Wine style
Wine style
Colorado Cabernet Franc
Colorado Cabernet Franc
Colorado Cabernet Franc
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Colorado
Forget skiing, this is the real reason to visit the Centennial State. Thriving in high-altitude deserts where other reds fear to tread, this pour delivers intense savory spice and bold fruit that screams altitude.
Forget skiing, this is the real reason to visit the Centennial State. Thriving in high-altitude deserts where other reds fear to tread, this pour delivers intense savory spice and bold fruit that screams altitude.
Forget skiing, this is the real reason to visit the Centennial State. Thriving in high-altitude deserts where other reds fear to tread, this pour delivers intense savory spice and bold fruit that screams altitude.
Body
Big & Bold
Tannins
No Resistance
Barely Felt
Pillowy Presence
Serious Grip
The Brick Wall
Acidity
Properly Sharp
Sugar
Savagely Dry
LEADERS
The story
High altitude
Tough climate
Signature red
High up in the Rockies, winemakers realized they weren't in Napa anymore. They needed something tough enough to handle shivering nights and scorching UV rays without whining. Cabernet Franc stepped up to the plate, thriving in the Grand Valley's intense sunlight while retaining zesty freshness thanks to the elevation. It quickly proved that elegance isn't exclusive to sea level, becoming the state’s signature red champion.
High up in the Rockies, winemakers realized they weren't in Napa anymore. They needed something tough enough to handle shivering nights and scorching UV rays without whining. Cabernet Franc stepped up to the plate, thriving in the Grand Valley's intense sunlight while retaining zesty freshness thanks to the elevation. It quickly proved that elegance isn't exclusive to sea level, becoming the state’s signature red champion.
High up in the Rockies, winemakers realized they weren't in Napa anymore. They needed something tough enough to handle shivering nights and scorching UV rays without whining. Cabernet Franc stepped up to the plate, thriving in the Grand Valley's intense sunlight while retaining zesty freshness thanks to the elevation. It quickly proved that elegance isn't exclusive to sea level, becoming the state’s signature red champion.
Why it's special
Intense UV
Thick skins
Savory balance
UV radiation at 4,700 feet does crazy things to skins, thickening them up to protect the seeds inside. This results in a color intensity and flavor concentration you just don't find elsewhere. While France leans herbal and California goes jammy, Colorado hits a sweet spot right in the middle. You get that classic roasted chili pepper kick wrapped in lush, sun-baked red fruit layers.
UV radiation at 4,700 feet does crazy things to skins, thickening them up to protect the seeds inside. This results in a color intensity and flavor concentration you just don't find elsewhere. While France leans herbal and California goes jammy, Colorado hits a sweet spot right in the middle. You get that classic roasted chili pepper kick wrapped in lush, sun-baked red fruit layers.
UV radiation at 4,700 feet does crazy things to skins, thickening them up to protect the seeds inside. This results in a color intensity and flavor concentration you just don't find elsewhere. While France leans herbal and California goes jammy, Colorado hits a sweet spot right in the middle. You get that classic roasted chili pepper kick wrapped in lush, sun-baked red fruit layers.
Who's gonna like it
Acid heads
Savory lovers
Chinon fans
Drinkers tired of flabby fruit bombs will absolutely adore this structured alpine athlete. Fans of Chinon who wish the French would turn up the volume just a notch are the perfect candidates here. It’s also ideal for anyone who believes a red wine should actually smell like something other than vanilla extract. This is for the adventurer seeking savory complexity alongside their bright berry punch.
Drinkers tired of flabby fruit bombs will absolutely adore this structured alpine athlete. Fans of Chinon who wish the French would turn up the volume just a notch are the perfect candidates here. It’s also ideal for anyone who believes a red wine should actually smell like something other than vanilla extract. This is for the adventurer seeking savory complexity alongside their bright berry punch.
Drinkers tired of flabby fruit bombs will absolutely adore this structured alpine athlete. Fans of Chinon who wish the French would turn up the volume just a notch are the perfect candidates here. It’s also ideal for anyone who believes a red wine should actually smell like something other than vanilla extract. This is for the adventurer seeking savory complexity alongside their bright berry punch.
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