“The 2018 ‘Cream Label’ Cabernet Franc aims for a pure expression of Cabernet Franc in the Finger Lakes by using only stainless steel rather than oak. Bright cherry and violet fruit on the nose underlaid by mineral tension in the midpalate, in many ways this wine uses Cru Beaujolais as a touchstone. Refreshing to drink, it stands as a joyous counterpoint to the influence of oak that our single vineyard Cabernet Fran requires.” More at Rednewt.com
Red Newt Cabernet Franc
Download PDF
Specifications
| Winery | Red Newt Cellars |
|---|---|
| Varieties | Cabernet Franc |
| Farming Practices | minimalist / manual weed control |
| Trellis system | Guyot |
| Harvest Technique | by hand on Oct 26 at 21.6 Brix |
| Yeast | ambient |
| Fermentation | field sorted / 25% of fruit placed in tank as whole clusters / remaining fruit destemmed and lightly crushed with SO2 addition, part of which when to tank and the rest to bins / 3 days cold soak followed by spontaneous fermentation / malolactic inoculation 48 hours into fermentation / punch-downs up to 4 times a day |
|---|---|
| Malolactic | inoculated |
| Maturation | sealed in tank with dry ice for 3 weeks / pressed off of skins and returned to tank for cold stabilization till spring |
| Sulfur | small amount added at crushing and after fermentation |
| Filter | yes |
| Fining | no |
| Alcohol | 12.7% |
| Item No | NY306 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Bottle Case | 12 |
| Country | United States |
| Region | New York State |
| Sub-region | Finger Lakes |
Photos
Story
Accolades
2018 Vintage
90 Points - Wine Enthusiast
