2012 Cabernet Franc Ciel du Cheval Vineyard, Red Mountain
Deep in color this highly-concentrated wine has a nose that exudes black fruits, including blackberries and plums. The fruit is balanced with a touch of oak aroma. The mid-palate is as intense as the nose and the mouthfeel has the dense and supple tannins that are characteristic of Red Mountain. 196 cases. Learn more ...
| Vintage | 2012 |
| Varietal | 100% Cabernet Franc |
| Varietal Composition | 38% FPS 03
31% ENTAV 214
31% ENTAV 327
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| Appellation | Red Mountain |
| Vineyard | Ciel du Ceval |
| Designation | Ciel du Cheval Vineyard |
| Acid | .55 g/ 100 ml |
| PH | 3.84 |
| Aging | 22 months in 50% New French Oak and 50% Neutral Oak |
| Fermentation | 100% Open Top Fermenter |
| Alcohol | 15.80% |
| Wine Style | Red Wine |
| Volume | 750 ml |
2012 Production Team
A grower owned winery, Côtes de Ciel was founded in 2012 by the Holmes family of Ciel du Cheval Vineyards. At Côtes de Ciel, we believe that all wine starts its journey in the vineyard and moves through the winery. Throughout this process, many people make a significant contribution and impact on the wine. Below are a few of the key people that impacted the 2012 vintage.
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Richard Holmes |
Winemaker |
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Ryan Johnson |
Vineyard Manger |
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Elizabeth Jones |
Assistant Vineyard Manager |
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Jim and Pat Holmes |
Grapegrower |
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Charlies Hoppes |
Consultant - Winemaking |
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Mitch Venohr |
Consultant - WInemaking |
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Hilary Sojlund |
Consultant - Enology |
