2012 Central Park West Vineyard, Cabernet Franc
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2012
Varietal
Cabernet Franc
Appellation
Napa Valley
Harvest Date
October 9, 2012
pH
3.96
Alcohol %
14
Wine Enthusiast
92
Wine Profile
Vineyard Notes
The grapes for the 2012 Cabernet Franc come from a choice 3-acre block of our Central
Park West Vineyard. This vineyard, named in a nostalgic nod to the New York City origins
of the Trinchero family, is located at the southern end of the St. Helena appellation. This
vineyard is a level site with deep, loamy soils and good sun exposure—the ideal situation for
producing classic Napa Valley Bordeaux varietals.
Production Notes
The 2012 growing season began with an early budbreak and mild weather in the spring
made for a heavy berry set. We had beautiful, consistent warm days throughout the growing
season coupled with cool nights and foggy mornings ensuring good, slow ripeness. The
phenolic maturity was in unison with sugar ripening. The warm fall with very little rain made
for a harvest without incident. The resulting wines have beautiful balance and depth.
Winemaker Notes
“Cabernet Franc is most often used in blends, but it’s intriguing to me to bottle some
Cabernet Franc on its own. This wine has incredible finesse and layers of complexity,
with aromas of sweet cherries, pomegranate, sarsaparilla, anise and rhubarb crumble. It
boasts briary red fruit and black cherry flavors and, thanks to its valley floor origins, with
rich soil and good sun exposure, the tannins are silky smooth and lead into a lingering,
savory finish.” — Mario Monticelli
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