Leo Steen Cabernet Franc "Ascona Vineyard" '17

While winemaker Leo Hansen's focus is primarily on white wine production, he makes a limited amount of red wines. Ascona Vineyard is located on a sloping plateau at an elevation of 2,400 feet in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Though Ascona gets abundant sunshine, its elevation keeps it cool. This wine takes its inspiration from the wonderful Cabernet Francs of the Loire region. Another wine for Old World fans to take note of. The wine captures finesse and elegance, through lower alcohol levels, beautiful minerality and delicate characteristics of the esteemed and noble Cabernet Franc varietal.