2020 Da Silva Cabernet Franc – Avila Family Vineyard

VINTNER NOTES
Fire roasted red pepper notes wrapped in baking spices and dark red fruits,
silky tannins and medium acidity on the palate.

ALC/VOL
13.7%

VARIETAL
100% Cabernet Franc

APPELLATION
BC VQA; Oliver West Bench

VINEYARD
Avila Family Vineyard, Oliver, BC
GROWER: Jorge and Manuela Avila
GPS: 49°9’23.74”N 119°34’47.74”W ELEVATION: 330 m

SOIL
Clay loam soil

VINIFICATION
Crushed & fermented in 1/2 ton OTF’s.
Barrel aged 20 months.

COOPERAGE
50% Medium + toasted French oak
50% Medium + toasted American oak

CASES
176

Winery Price: $47.99 + tax & deposit

*We have not yet tasted the 2020! Here are our notes from the 2019 vintage:

Like many wines from the 2019 vintage, this single vineyard Cabernet Franc shows a high level of elegance and complexity, taking over the richness and power seen in other vintages. The nose opens up with floral aromas followed by red currant, red cherry and raspberry. The palate brings some very classic Cab Franc flavours like red pepper jelly, dark cherry, ripe raspberry, preserved cranberry and dark chocolate. The mid palate is fresh, bright and displays a spectacular acidity which lifts the whole tasting experience up to the next level. The finish offers great minerality like graphite and crushed gravel before hitting some spicy tones like white pepper and clove. This medium body wine will evolve and develop gracefully over the next 5 to 7 years. (CWC, 25/11/22). 154 cases made.