2016 Reserve Cabernet Franc

Stillwater Creek Vineyard - Royal Slope AVA

Many wineries produce Reserve wines annually, but not Pondera! We only produces reserves when winemaker Shane Howard decides a wine is truly worthy of that special designation and our 2016 RSV Cabernet Franc is definately one of those wines.  It’s so smooth and elegant, you won’t want to set your glass down.

The color is a dazzling deep ruby red and the nose greets you with an explosion of brambleberry, black currant, violet and sweet caramelized wood.  The first sip is laden with complex back fruit flavors leading to a lingering finish of dark plum sauce, vibrant blueberry, acai berry, dark cocoa and soft anice. This exquisite wine will pair perfectly with many Autumn favorites, including smoked pork chops, squash or pumpkin entrees, wild mushrooms and many cheese varieties.  Drink now and immensely enjoy, or cellar for 2 to 8 years.