1996 Cabernet Franc These grapes were picked on October 19 with alcohol fermentation in small bins and malolactic fermentation in French and American oak barrels with 10 months barrel aging.  1,290 cases were bottled for release in August 1999.  The retail price is $18/bottle.  This vintage garnered numerous awards, including: Silver, 1999 Santa Cruz County Fair Bronze, 1998 West Coast International Wine Competition Bronze, 1998 San Francisco Wine Competition

 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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