2021 Cabernet Franc, Hedges

120 Cases Produced - Made With Organic Grapes - Red Mountain AVA

Spring 2024

This is our second release of a Cabernet Franc from Hedges Vineyard. We love this site and this fruit for many reasons. The Red Mountain AVA is unique as the hottest AVA in Washington but its soil type also lends so much to the boldness of the wines. Working with the Hedges family is also wonderful for their commitment to Organic and Biodynamic farming practices. They take such amazing care of their fruit and it’s always so beautiful. One thing specifically about the Cab Franc from this site that is special is that we can pick it earlier than most reds and still avoid that green bell pepper-pyrazine profile that you would certainly get from a cooler climate Cab Franc. This is all due to the heat. Some might say that an earlier harvest would produce a wine with less phenolic ripeness but that doesn’t appear to be the case in Red Mountain. This is another reason we love the area and this site specifically.

 

Cabernet Franc tends to be one of those misunderstood varieties: fresh and fruity one day, dark and earthy the next. Rest assured our 2021 Hedges Cab Franc poses no such wishy washiness. Bright as the sun on the summer solstice, it gives notes of perfectly ripened strawberries and raspberries layered with wet stones, cocoa nibs, and a dusting of white pepper. Youthful and fresh, drink with all your favorite snacks. We love the juxtaposition of seriously delicious wines with not-so-serious food pairings. Think cheetos puffs or kettle chips. You know you want to.