2019 Dr. Redtail Cabernet Franc
Above the vineyard she soars, scanning the vineyard with surgical precision. Dr. Red Tail is dedicated to Northwest Michigan’s premier pest control, the Red Tailed Hawk. This Cabernet Franc is robust and wiry, with notes of strawberry, raspberry, and light bell pepper. When it comes to Michigan red wine, this is just what the doctor ordered.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2019
Varietal
Cabernet Franc
Appellation
Leelanau Peninsula
Vineyard Designation
Woodenfish
Sugar
0
Acid
8.9
pH
3.5
Aging
3 years French Oak
Bottling Date
8/16/22
Residual Sugar
0
Alcohol %
12.7
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Strawberry, raspberry, light bell pepper and a hint of chili pepper.
Vineyard Notes
2019 was a cool growing year which contributed to this wine's vibrant acidity and flavor. Three years of barrel aging in French oak rounded out these acids resulting in a smooth finish.
Food Pairing Notes
Pork belly with plum sauce, grilled chicken with roasted vegetables, turkey with cranberry sauce, roasted duck, feta, goat cheese and brie.
Other Notes
Primarily known as a Bordeaux region varietal but origins point to Spanish Pais Vasco. Mid-ripening, rather vigorous, suited for clay-limestone soils but performs well on sandy soils. Small berries. Buds and matures earlier than Cabernet Sauvignon, easier to ripen fully.