Schug Rancho Salina Vineyard Cab Franc 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Schug
Label Name:
 
Rancho Salina Vineyard Cab Franc
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Moon Mountain District, Sonoma County, California
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Franc
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Schug’s Rancho Salina vineyard wines (Cabernet Sauvignon / Rancho Salina Red) have received scores in the ~90–94 point range from publications such as Wine Enthusiast, Wilfred Wong and James Suckling

Tasting Note
Aromas of violets, dark cherry and baking spice. Flavors of black raspberry, cassis, green peppercorn and savory herb, with medium-plus body, lively acidity and fine-grained tannins leading to a long, earthy finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled lamb chops, roast beef, mushroom risotto, aged cheddar. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (galbi), mapo tofu, shiitake stir-fry with garlic.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested, small-lot fermentation with extended maceration; aged in French oak barrels (approx. 14–18 months, ~20–40% new).

Vineyard Info
Rancho Salina sits ~800–900 ft on the Mayacamas/Moon Mountain AVA with rocky red volcanic soils. Schug sources these hillside grapes for concentrated, terroir-driven Cabernet varieties; winery founded by Walter Schug in Sonoma.