2022 Division-Villages Béton

Region: Oregon & Washington vineyards

Grapes: Cabernet Franc with splashes of  Cot, Gamay, Cab Sauvignon + Pinot

Vineyard/Cellar Stats: Organic farming across multiple vineyards in Oregon/Washington, mix of soil types but heavy granite/volcanic origin.  Partial carbonic fermentation in stainless steel; bottled unfined and unfiltered with zero added SO2; zero-zero; 13% ABV

Winemaker: Kate Norris and Tom Monroe

• Woman winemaker and co-owner -- Kate Norris -- with her partner Tom
• Light, fresh, quaffable Cab Franc blend inspired by the Loire blends Kate and Tom fell in love with in the bistros of Paris
• Crunchy, juicy red fruit + lightening-bolt acidity
• The ultimate bistro wine, flexing with all kinds of food
• Serve slightly chilled - or not