2016 Firestone Vineyard Cabernet Franc, Santa Ynez Valley
Winemaker Notes
This wine expresses aromas of roasted spiced plum, tobacco and toasted
brioche. On the palate, a balanced composition of red fruit flavors, premium oak and acidity make for an
enticing wine, start to finish.
Composition
61% Merlot, 19% Syrah, 10% Grenache, 8% Riesling, 2% Petit Verdot
Wine Specs
Vintage
2016
Varietal
Cabernet Franc
Appellation
Santa Ynez Valley
Harvest Date
August 23 - October 7, 2016
Acid
7.2 g/L
pH
3.67
Aging
13 months in French, American and Hungarian oak, 20% new
Bottling Date
February 2019
Alcohol %
14.9
Production Notes
2016 was another vintage of both high quality and quantity of fruit. We had early bud break,
which began in the third week of February, and a warm spring that led to slightly earlier bloom. Summer
temperatures were mild and warm resulting in good fruit set and average yields. We harvested all the fruit on
August 23 - October 7, 2016 - the earliest harvest to date - in cool temperatures to ensure cold fruit at pressing.
Vineyard Notes
The Santa Ynez Valley is located just two hours north of Los Angeles and five hours south
of San Francisco, adjacent the cold Pacific Ocean. With the greatest concentration of wineries in Santa Barbara
County - roughly 18% of its total land planted to vineyards - it is among the favorite weekend destinations for
wine aficionados in the Central Coast region.
