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Ironstone

Ironstone Reserve Cabernet Franc

United States, Sierra Foothills

Red wine

4.0

Expert Rating

3.6

Sometimes Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Ironstone Reserve Cabernet Franc is a premium wine produced by Ironstone Vineyards, a renowned winery located in the Sierra Foothills appellation of California. The grapes for this wine are sourced from the estate's high-altitude vineyards, which are known for their rocky soils and ideal growing conditions. The winemaking process involves careful selection of the best grapes, followed by fermentation and aging in French oak barrels. The resulting wine is a rich and complex Cabernet Franc, with notes of black cherry, blackberry, and spice. It has a full-bodied and velvety texture, with a long and satisfying finish. This wine is a perfect choice for those who appreciate the art of winemaking and the unique terroir of the Sierra Foothills.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Ironstone Reserve Cabernet Franc is a beautifully balanced and structured red wine.On the nose, it has intense aromas of blackberry, plum, and cassis, with hints of smoky tobacco and earth. On the palate, it is medium-bodied with a lush texture and firm, fine-grained tannins. The flavors are of ripe dark fruit, cassis, black cherry, and dark chocolate, with notes of dried herbs and spices. The finish is long and lingering, with a pleasant balance of acidity and subtle oak. Enjoy this complex and expressive Cabernet Franc with grilled meats, rich sauces, and aged cheeses.

EXPERT RATING

4.0

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Fragrant

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Lean

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grainy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Cabernet Franc

ORIGINS

Winery: Ironstone

Region: Sierra Foothills

The Sierra Foothills wine region is located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountain range in California, USA. The discovery of gold near Sutter Mill in 1848 led to the California Gold Rush, resulting in many settlers from Southern Europe who established vineyards to supply them with wine. By the 1860s, the Sierra Foothills wine industry was booming before the depression and Prohibition reduced the industry to just a few vineyards.

CUSTOMER RATING

3.6

0 Review