2023 Sparkling Cabernet Franc Rosé

The grapes for our Sparkling Cabernet Franc Rosé were grown in our Boulder City vineyard. The winter prior to the 2023 season saw several cold events where temperatures dipped below critical bud health values. There were many predictions of primary and possible secondary bud death. Bud break started on April 28th but was uneven and many primary buds were, as predicted, dead. Spring was cool but by late April the weather was warming up. May was nice and warm as was the remainder of the summer. The grapes were harvested September 18th. The vineyards are all farmed with exceptional care and attention to canopy and water management ensuring the best possible quality of fruit. Harvest decisions were based on winemaker’s personal preference with particular attention to sugar/acid balance and flavor. The vineyards are all on south facing slopes where soils are composed of rock, sand, and gravel laid down during the last glacial recession.