From Pritchard Hill's own vineyard No. 92. Located at the top of the winery, in the middle of the three own vineyards. Overlooking Lake Hennessy at an altitude of 400m, it is like a shallow bowl surrounded by trees and protected from strong winds and strong sunlight. The cool breezes from both Lake Hennessy and San Pablo Bay to the south mitigate the rise in daytime temperature, making it an ideal field for Cabernet Franc. Aged for 23 months in French barrels (73% new barrels). It has a concentrated, powerful taste and a very silky mouthfeel, with the mellow, well-seasoned tannins and menthol, tobacco, etc. characteristic of Cabernet Franc, overflowing in the mouth, and a dry, long aftertaste can be enjoyed.
Technical information
Winemaking: Fermentation in barrels and small temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Aged for 23 months in French barrels (73% new barrels). (Barrel manufacturer Taransaud T5, the highest quality barrels made from wood dried for 5 years, Hermitage, Sylvain, etc.)
Vintage Information
In 2018, there was little rain in the winter, but after that everything went ideally. The spring rains allowed the grapes to grow steadily until veraison (coloring), and the summer was cool, long and stable without heat waves, allowing for a wonderful harvest that ripened slowly.
Tasting Comments
The attractive aroma of pomegranate, cooking spices (nutmeg, cloves, etc.) and dry rose rises, followed by flavors of black cherry, blackberry, milk chocolate, black tea, green tea and sandalwood. It has a powerful, concentrated taste and a very silky mouthfeel, with the mellow, well-refined tannins characteristic of Cabernet Franc, menthol and tobacco nuances filling the mouth, and a dry, long aftertaste. It is expected to age well for a long time.
Parker Point 96P, Wine Advocate dated June 2022 by Joe Czerwinski
Field Information
Pritchard Hill's own vineyard, Vineyard No. 92 (see image on the left)
The plot located above the winery (south, upper slope) is Vineyard No. 92, and this plot produces excellent Cabernet Franc.
At an altitude of 400m, overlooking Lake Hennessy, it is a shallow bowl surrounded by trees, providing protection from strong winds and intense sunlight.
Cool breezes from both Lake Hennessy and San Pablo Bay to the south moderate daytime temperatures, creating ideal growing conditions for Cabernet Franc.
The soil type is called Aiken soil, and is characterized by its bright red color. It is a clay soil made of finely deposited volcanic rocks, and is unique to Pritchard Hill, with excellent water retention properties that allow grapes to grow slowly.
Vintage: 2018
Capacity: 750ml
Type: Red wine
Taste: Full-bodied
Main variety: Cabernet Franc 63%
Blend Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon 37%
Country of Origin: America
Region Name: California
AVA: Napa Valley
Notes: Parker Point 96P Wine Advocate dated June 2022 by Joe Czerwinski
Winemaker: Matt Johnson
Cap: Cork
Alcohol content: 14.9%