2020 Florez Sweet Cavendish Cabernet Franc, Santa Cruz, California Noah's Mill The grapes are hand-picked and

The grapes are hand-picked and then pressed straight to barrels where they spontaneously ferment and then age for about two years

was already one of the founders of the Wine Fruitière d'Arbois (created in 1906) and one of the strongest supporters of the AOC Arbois (first decree AOC France

so the vines are 40-90 years old

and pear—with a spicy

then (after malolactic fermentation) aged in barrels of one wine during 12 months

2020 Florez Sweet Cavendish Cabernet Franc, Santa Cruz, California Noah's Mill The grapes are hand-picked andWinemakers note: The focus at Florz Wines has always been French varieties and I cant help myself but try different varieties when the opportunity arises. While I am largely inspired by the Cab Francs of the Loire this is unabashedly a rustic Californian expression boasting ripeness and structure. Sweet Cavendish is a brand of sweet pipe tobacco that I felt matched the mood of this wine. Grape: 100% Cabernet Franc 2020 Vineyard: Cooper Garrod, Santa