Frank Family Winston Hill 2011

Description

  

2011 Winston Hill Red Wine

 

 112-50-BTL

Harvest Dates: 

                September 30^th to October 20^th 2011

               

Blend Composition:

                84% Cabernet Sauvignon

                9% Cabernet Franc

                4% Merlot

                3% Petit Verdot

 

Appellation:      

Winston Hill Vineyard, Rutherford, Napa Valley 

 

Vineyard:

Winston Hill is located in the eastern side of the Napa Valley’s Rutherford appellation along the Vaca Mountain range; The hand-terraced vine rows have southwestern exposure and consist of well-drained volcanic and sandstone soils that rise nearly 500feet from the valley floor.

 

Cooperage:

20 months in 75% new French oak barrels and 25% once-filled French oak barrels

 

Tasting Notes:

                The 2011 Winston Hill Blend has a midnight purple core with carmine hues on the rim. The attack is full of intense black fruit aromas and savory notes of roasted meats, rosemary and black pepper. Sweet new leather and roasted espresso are revealed as the wine opens. On the palate caramel and vanilla combine with the firm tannins and juicy black fruit giving a long lasting finish.

Frank Family Vineyards Rating 95

Frank Family Vineyards

1091 Larkmead Lane

Calistoga, CA 94515

707-942