2022 Mariana's Vineyard M-CFMariana's Vineyard Merlot & Cabernet Franc Blend
The 2023 M-CF is a vinous trifecta—emotional, cerebral, and sensual in equal measure.
A focused and captivating nose of purple and red fruits, redwood tips, and unlit incense draws you into its magnificence. Before even taking a sip, the uplifting aromatics begin to transform your world, leaving you with a blissful smile.
On the palate, vibrant berry, plum, and pepper flavors stretch from the earth to the stars, carried by energizing acidity, impeccable balance, and age worthy tannins.
With a proper decant, this wine is breathtakingly delicious now and promises to evolve beautifully over the next 15+ years.
The 2023 M-CF is the ultimate wine gift for 2024 (after you secure a few bottles for yourself). Both extraordinary wine and aromatherapy, it offers hope, love, and a profound connection to the world around you.
Crafted with patience and care, the wine underwent four weeks of gentle maceration to polish its tannins while preserving the electric vitality of the fruit. It was aged for 23 months in neutral barrels, with only one racking before bottling.
TASTING NOTES
AROMAS / FLAVORS: Raspberry, fresh plum, redwood tips, unlit incense
STRUCTURE: Medium bodied, outstanding balance, long sunray finish.
FOOD PAIRING: Steak Frites with Bordelaise Sauce
BLEND: 56% Mariana's Vineyard Cabernet Franc 44% Mariana's Vineyard Merlot
DECANT: 75-120 minutes
DRINK: Now-2035+
- Blend56% Cabernet Franc, 44% Merlot
- AppellationSanta Cruz Mountains
- VineyardMariana's
- SoilSandstone, Clay, Shale
- Farming MethodOrganic
- Alcohol13.4%
- Production50 cases