Misono Vineyard Cabernet Franc MV(2022/2023)

Misono Vineyard Cabernet Franc MV(2022/2023)The wine was harvested and vinified in 2022 and 2023, and aged in wooden barrels (old barrels from Franois Frres Domaine Tollot Beaut), according to vintage. Domaine Tollot by Franois Frres) and aged in wooden barrels (old barrels from Beaut). On January 9, 2025, all barrels were blended and 20 PPM of SO2 was added and bottled It is reminiscent of Chinon or Saumur Champigny from the Loire region. It is a light, hip, supple wine that fits the lighter

this wine is meant to evoke a feeling of happiness

therefore the wine is an orange wine

and about 1/3 of the grapes could not be harvested

Rotten grapes are removed

89% Syrah and 11% Mourvèdre

I had the impression that the sugar content was not as high as I had expected

The coolness from the altitude is also felt through the acidity

The Pinot Noir was picked with the intention of making what would be called Blanc de Noir in 2021

in a difficult year like 2021

The 5% Merlot adds pleasant tannins and good structure to the palate

and fine tannins

1320 bottles produced