2016 Cabernet Franc

Mr. Warm Paws with a bold, brazen disposition ready at all times for an adventure in the pickup truck. Strong conformation, eyes that warm your heart and a smile, although missing a few teeth, is infectious and comforting. Barreling down the dirt drive, dust flying in his wake, you are greeted by paw pounding excitement and the earthy scent of sweet sage brush, similar to the way the canyon smells on hot day in late summer. As we enter the halved wine barrel garden along the terraced hill, he sniffs at the various plants; sweet strawberries, ripening bell peppers, cherries hanging heaving on the tree and the juicy plums just turning from green to a rich burnished purple with the promise of stained lips.