Halcyon Wines

Blanc of Cabernet Franc 2019

Contra Costa County

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A delightfully surprising white wine made from 100% Cabernet Franc, the Halcyon Blanc of Cabernet Franc is incredibly fresh, fragrant, and versatile. After years of extracting a slight orange color from Cabernet Franc when trying to make rosé, Tyler decided to go rogue and just press the skins directly. The result was a clear and brilliant white wine that has quickly become a favorite.

Winemaking

Grapes are hand harvested and gently pressed with no skin contact between juice and skins. This is the only Halcyon wine that is inoculated with yeast for fermentation and aging in stainless steel tanks.

Tasting Notes

Intoxicating aromas of Jasmine, white tea, lime zest, and honeydew melon leap from the glass, followed by juicy flavors or fresh cara cara oranges, crisp gala apple and a delicate, pear quality on the finish.

Food Pairing

Enjoy this crisp and aromatic white with ceviches, dill-marinated cucumber salads, simply prepared white fish, or your next mezze platter.

Color

White

Grape Varieties

Cabernet Franc

Appellation

Contra Costa County

Farming

Sustainable

Alcohol

11.9%

Suggested Retail Price

$22

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