Shinn Estate Vineyards 'Grace' Three Barrel Reserve Cab Franc/Merlot Blend 2007 BURGUNDY near the base of Howell

near the base of Howell Mountain

and completed by crisp acidity

is poor with excellent drainage which is reinforced by the steeply sloped hillside vineyards

violet and nuts complete the palate before leading to a long and vanilla-focused finish

Lively flavors of white peach and Gravenstein apple emerge on the palate that give way to complex flavors of baking spice and pie crust that add a round texture to accompany its bright acidity

Shinn Estate Vineyards 'Grace' Three Barrel Reserve Cab Franc/Merlot Blend 2007 BURGUNDY near the base of HowellHand harvested from the very best part of the estate. Grace is a 3 barrel blend of Cabernet Franc and Merlot fruit and it spends 18 month in 100% new French oak. Deep purple, the wine reveals red and black fruits, mocha licorece, pencil shavins, and sweet oak.