2006 Sheridan Cabernet Franc

The 2006 Cabernet Franc was aged for 26 months in 50% new French oak. Produced from yields under 2 tons per acre, it offers up a dramatically spicy perfume of smoke, cinnamon, clove, damp earth, and black currant. This leads to a velvety-textured, unctuous wine with plenty of body, ripe tannin, and considerable complexity. The vibrant acidity and well-integrated oak make for an impeccably balanced wine that should evolve for 4-6 years and drink well through 2026. The intense Scott Greer is one of Washington’s rising stars. His wines are all sourced from estate vineyards which are just now starting to come into maturity. He keeps yields low and the farming and winemaking are impeccable. He has recently opened a tasting and sales room in the Seattle area which should improve access to his wines www.sheridanvineyard.com