Ironstone Cabernet Franc

The nose is full of bright berry fruit and toasty vanillas. On the palate, flavors include cherry, raspberry with oak undertones.

Vineyard Notes
The Kautz Family grows the majority of its Cabernet Franc in two of Lodi’s sub-AVAs – Alta Mesa and Sloughhouse. Alta Mesa sits at elevations between 50 and 100 ft above sea level and is blessed with red clay loam soils. Sloughhouse reaches elevations up to 590 feet above sea level with has a more diverse topography, complete with bedrock, and slightly warmer climate.

Sustainable Viticultural Practices
At Ironstone, we use crop reduction, leaf removal, organic materials, and drip irrigation to improve the quality and intensity of flavors. Cover crops, which attract beneficial insects, are also employed. In addition, we place owl and wood duck boxes around the vineyards and ponds helping to preserve the surrounding habitats.

Technical Information
Appellation: Lodi
Blend:
95% Cabernet Franc
5%Merlot

Aging: 12 months in French & American oak
Alcohol: 14.5%
pH: 3.45
TA: 8.1 g/L
RS: 0.25%