2022 Pickberry Cabernet Franc

If I was sampling grapes in this vineyard and inexplicably heard a mystical concerto I wouldn't question it. If I later found out that jackrabbits played the strings and hawks played the wind instruments, I'd remark that that seems reasonable. It's magical on the northeastern side of Sonoma Mountain. 

Pickberry Vineyard was planted in the 70s by Cris and Lorna Strotz and their young children. This particular block was planted in 1982. It's a long cool growing season and the fruit holds onto it's acidity forever. We've been in this vineyard since 2011 and cherished every vintage we've made. The style of this wine represents the style we wanted to make before we set foot in California. This vineyard does that for us, and it's a gift.

Of course we don't have a favorite child, but if we had to pick one...