2023 | Pride Mountain Cabernet Franc | Sonoma County 375ml Fior di Sole With just a hint of

With just a hint of sweetness

Some old vine character with bark and dark mushroom

The fruit notes are coaxed out of Yamada Nishiki rice milled to 55% and Sumikawa-san’s careful brewing preserves those nuances while coaxing out the uniquely spicy finish

The older wines offer a fine note of oxidation in the mouth

2023 | Pride Mountain Cabernet Franc | Sonoma County 375ml Fior di Sole With just a hint ofPerfumed, with aromas of blood plums, black olives, dark cherries, dried herbs, violets, licorice and some umami. The palate is plush and fruit driven, with fine tannins and a juicy, mouthwatering mid palate. There is so much freshness, texture and finesse, with no hard edges. Delicious now, but can hold. Drink or hold. 95 Pts James Suckling