2006 Keenan Cabernet Franc Spring Mountain District, 750mL
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SKU
CF06T
2006 Keenan Cabernet Franc Spring Mountain District
This wine was produced exclusively from grapes grown on the Keenan Estate located in Napa Valley’s Spring
Mountain District. Our two blocks of Cabernet Franc were harvested on October 3rd and October 14th, 2006.
The fruit was hand picked then, after de-stemming, the must was inoculated with Montrachet yeast and fermented in
a stainless steel tank.
“Freakishly good” is how we have come to describe this single vineyard Cabernet Franc from our highest elevation
vineyard (approx.2000') aptly named the "Upper Bowl". Cabernet Franc is simply not supposed to be this delicious.
Enjoy now or decades from now.
Excerpt from Robert M. Parker, Jr.
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The Wine Advocate
Issue # 180, December 28, 2008
91 Points
“Keenan is a marvelous source of top-notch Cabernet Franc ... the small quantity
(350 cases produced) of their 100% Cabernet Franc, (is) one of the finest made in California.
The 2006 Cabernet Franc reveals an ethereal nose of bouquet garni, red and black currants,
and a hint of spring flowers, followed by a layered, medium-bodied red that is remarkably
light on its feet. The tannins are round and silky, and the finish is long and velvety. This beauty will be even better with several more years of bottle age, and it should evolve for 15+ year."
AWARDS
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The Wine Advocate, Robert M. Parker, Jr.
91 Points
WINE DATA
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- Alcohol: 14.3%
- Total Acidity: 0.57 grams/100 mL
- pH: 3.79
- Residual Sugar: Dry
- Bottling Date: 7/24/2008
- Varietal: Cabernet Franc
- Blend: 100% Estate Cabernet Franc
- Production: 350 Cases
- Bottle Size: 750 mL
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