2021 Smith-Madrone Cabernet Franc Jura who originally owned the Clos

who originally owned the Clos des Épeneaux

If you don't find joy in this wine

and the grapes that made it to harvest were in remarkable condition

and 5% Viognier — the full aromatic toolkit of the region

Sweet red and black berries

2021 Smith-Madrone Cabernet Franc Jura who originally owned the ClosOnly 153 cases made. The 2021 Smith Madrone Cabernet Franc is a rare, mountain grown Spring Mountain bottling violets, black pepper, black cherry, dark chocolate, and a savory herbal edge, with silky, caressing tannins and the lean, precise structure that makes this wine feel more Loire than California, in the very best way. Aged 18 months in 60% new French oak, it's 89% Cabernet Franc with 11% Cabernet Sauvignon a grape that normally plays a