COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
PRODUCER
Frog's Leap
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Frog's Leap Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 is a red wine from the Rutherford AVA of Napa Valley, California. Produced by Frog's Leap Winery, it is a blend of 91% Cabernet Sauvignon and 9% Cabernet Franc. The winery was founded in 1981 by John Williams and Larry Turley and is known for its commitment to sustainable and organic farming practices, including dry farming without irrigation. The vineyards are planted in Pleasanton and Cortina soil series, with vines averaging 20 years of age. The 2021 vintage was characterized by drought conditions, resulting in lower yields but contributing to the wine's concentration and balance. The wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€65
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grapes are 100% certified organic and dry-farmed.
Fact 02
Vines average 20 years of age.
Fact 03
2021 yields were 50% of normal.
Fact 04
Fermented on native yeast.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes for Frog's Leap Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 are 100% certified organic and dry-farmed. The 2021 vintage experienced drought conditions, resulting in reduced yields. Fermentation occurred on native yeast for 10-15 days with thrice-daily pump-overs. The wine was subsequently aged for 20 months in French oak barrels, with 25% new oak. It was bottled unfined and unfiltered. The production volume for this vintage was 7,100 cases.
