TRINCHERO NAPA VALLEY
Main Street Cabernet Sauvignon
Mario's Reserve Meritage
Vista Montone Pinot Noir
Chicken Ranch Merlot
Petit Verdot
Stagecoach Cabernet Sauvignon
Chicken Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon
Mary's Sauvignon Blanc
Day Break Block Merlot
Cabernet Franc
TRINCHERO FAMILY
2005 Cabernet Franc
For centuries Cabernet Franc has always played a pivotal role in the blending of Bordeaux wines, and highly prized to make the impressive red wines of the Loire Valley. There are relatively few areas that can produce truly impressive Cabernet Franc. Our Cabernet Franc comes entirely from our small three-acre block at our Main Street Vineyard located just east of Highway 29 at the southern end of the St. Helena AVA.
WINEMAKING
After a cold pre-soak, the grapes were fermented using the rack-and-return method (delestage) favored by leading Bordeaux chateaux. In addition to increasing color and flavor, this process allows for the removal of seeds, which reduces astringency and produces more supple tannins. To further soften tannins and create a more generous texture, the wine was exposed to air during fermentation and barrel aging.
TASTING & CHEF NOTES
Most of the Cabernet Franc from our Main Street Vineyard is blended into our Meritage. As in its native Bordeaux, this thick skinned grape adds floral and earthy characteristics to the final blend. But, from time to time we bottle a small amount of this lesser known variety when it shows exceptional characteristics. This wine is garnet red in color with a classic varietal nose of herbal green tea leaves and flavors of red fruit—cherry, strawberry and raspberry. Enjoy with the heartiest of dishes –big juicy steaks, wild game, winter stews, and even meaty lasagna.
WINE INFORMATION
Composition: 88% Cabernet Franc, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol: 14.3%
T.A.: .62g/100ml
T.A.: .62g/100ml
pH: 3.65
Oak: 93% French Oak, 6% Hungarian, 1% American Oak Cases: 2009 6-pack cases
Release Date: June 2007
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Download the Tasting Notes for the 2004 Meritage
