2000 Cabernet Franc 10.3 tons of grapes were picked on 23 September 2000 at 26.5 Brix, 5.8 TA, 3.86 pH. The grapes were destemmed and fermented in stainless steel tanks. When fermentation was complete, the wine was pressed off and barreled down to 27 French oak barrels for 100% malolactic fermentation and 10 months of barrel aging.  542 cases were bottled in August 2001.  The retail price is $24/bottle.

 Cooper-Garrod Estate Vineyards - Santa Cruz Mountains Appellation
22645 Garrod Road - Saratoga, CA 95070
Tel: 408.867.7116 - Fax: 408.741.8090

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