Occasio Heritage, Cabernet Franc 2014, Del Arroyo Vineyard, Livermore Valley, California

Tasting Note: What is the Livermore Valley cabernet franc style?

Try this ripe, red-and-black fruit version that provides a peak into what could be the region’s emerging signature cabernet franc style.

Deep-intensity ruby in color, this wine has an aromatic nose of black cherry, red plum, dried-orange peel and some notes of vanilla baking spice.

On the palate the dry, medium-plus-bodied cabernet franc delivers ripe, black-fruit flavors suggested on the nose with structure and midpalate complexity.

Bottle Note: 65 cases made.