Winery Dunham CellarsCabernet Franc
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The Cabernet Franc of the Winery Dunham Cellars is in the top 0 of wines of Horse Heaven Hills.
Details and technical informations about Winery Dunham Cellars's Cabernet Franc.
Discover the grape variety: Muscat de Roussé
Light and aromatic reds with a clear ruby hue, smooth tannins and an airy palate with preserved acidity, featuring discreet Muscat aromas (rose, fresh grape) and red fruits. Delicate rustic profile. Almost extinct, preserved in INRAE variety collections for its heritage value, it belongs to the family of ancient Muscats studied for their genetic interest. Rare French black variety, a Muscat variation.
Informations about the Winery Dunham Cellars
The Winery Dunham Cellars is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 26 wines for sale in the of Horse Heaven Hills to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Horse Heaven Hills
Major Washington AVA (south Columbia Valley) facing the river: signature Cabernet Sauvignon as king red — concentrated, opulent with blackcurrant, blackberry, black cherry, cedar, chocolate and an herbal touch, firm tannins and a long finish (cult wines rated 100/100). Merlot, fleshy Syrah and Malbec as backup. Chardonnay and Riesling in racy whites. AVA (2005), south-facing slopes, draining sandy-gravelly soils, dry, windy continental climate.
The wine region of Washington
2nd US producer by volume, on the arid, sunny Columbia Valley. Star Cabernet Sauvignon (~60% of reds): powerful and structured with signature notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, dry herbs and graphite, firm tannins. Fleshy, peppery Syrah (black fruits, smoked meat). Round, fruity Merlot, historic mineral Riesling (dry and off-dry), precise Chardonnay and ample Sémillon.
The word of the wine: Sulphiting
Introduction of a sulphurous solution into a must or wine to protect it from accidents or diseases, or to select the ferments.
