Lo-Fi Santa Barbara County Cabernet Franc 2019

Blend: 85% Cabernet franc / 15% Gamay
Clone:  Cabernet Franc 332 & Tinaquaic on 3309 rootstock Gamay 358, 5, 3
Vineyard:  Coquelicot Estate (10′ x 6′ Spacing)
Oak Savanna (9′ x 3.5 Spacing)
Soil Series:  Ballard gravelly fine sandy loam
Chamise Loam
Appellation: Santa Barbara County
Harvest date: October 8 – 13, 2019
Brix at harvest: Average 20.2 brix
Fermentation: Whole cluster semi-carbonic. 100% natural primary and secondary; pressed after 10 days.
Barrels: 50% Concrete tank (3200L) & 50% neutral French oak 228L barrique (four or more years old)
Aging: Six months
Production: 700 Cases.