2017 Cabernet Franc
Tasting notes
Balanced layers of dark fruit and roasted red pepper are held together by firm tannin and toasted oak. Aged in neutral American and French oak barrels for 17 months sur lees. This sophistocated Canernet Franc has the structure to age well.
Fermented in 1.5 ton bins. Aged in neutral American and French oak barrels for 17 months sur lees. This Cab Franc is a paradigm shift from Franc of the past at JW. Picked earlier and fermented with a proportion of whole clusters (10%) with the intent of highlighting fresh fruit flavors and moderating the abundant tannins of the grape.
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Varietal | Cabernet Franc |
| Appellation | Columbia Valley |
| Vineyard | Rattle Snake Road - Arlington, OR |
| Harvest Date | 10/10/2017 |
| PH | 3.81 |
| Residual Sugar | 0 |
| Alcohol | 13.50% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Bottling Date | 03/21/2019 |
Rattlesnake Road Vinyard, Arlington, OR
Truly unique site. Ample wind, combined with loose sandy soils and high average temperature to create a high-stress environment that really allows the vines to create concentrated flavors in the grape.
Peter Cushman was born and raised in the heart of Oregon’s Willamette Valley wine country. After earning a degree in biology and chemistry at the University of Oregon in 2009, he decided to follow in his grandfather’s and father’s footsteps, becoming a third generation winemaker. Cushman moved to Hood River to assist his father at Viento, the family winery, situated in the promising Columbia Gorge wine region.
Cushman utilizes methods learned from nearly a decade of making wine in the Columbia Gorge, for some of the regions premier vineyards and wineries. Focusing on locally grown grapes and a natural, mindful approach to winemaking. Cushman has received worthy recognition from critics, including multiple gold medals and 90+ point –rated wines.
Peter joined Jacob Williams in 2017. With his experience and love for wine, as well as his young spirit, he brings a wonderful new and exciting energy to our team.
Cushman and his wife Sarah live in the Hood River valley with their daughter Marcela, and son Felix.
