Variety
100% Cabernet Franc

Geographical Indication
Shenandoah Valley, estate

Winemakers and Vineyards
Winemaker – Jessi Gatewood,
Vineyards –Barren Ridge,

Vintage Overview
Vintage started with a frost, leaving lighter crops. The
summer was warm and dry with rain at the end of the
growing season, producing a slightly riper vintage.
Though not overly ripe, balanced acid, tannins and alcohol
lead to a flavorful, nuanced wine

Winemaking
Grapes were de-stemmed with minimal crushing of
berries. When the fermentation started, the juice was
pumped over and or punched down twice daily to
maximize extraction and tannin structure. Once the
malolactic fermentation was completed, the wine was
racked from lees and aged for 9 months in new and
seasoned oak. We used 35 % new French oak of medium
toast levels, which gave a more refined finish to the wines.
Barrel evaluation and racking occurred in the spring to
define the blend. Additional barrel racking occurred prior
to bottling in July 2024

Analysis
Alcohol 13.1%
Sugar <0.1%
pH 3.65
Acid: 5.1

Color: Ruby notes

Nose: Baking spices, cherry and herbal notes.

Palate : Rich dark fruit , some herbal smoky vanilla oak notes, good acid, moderate tannic notes

Cellaring: age 2-4 years

Food and wine pairing: Pork - Veal - Mediterranean food - Cheese