Jackalope White Cabernet Franc · Columbia Gorge, USA · 2020

The Moment

This is the wine that makes people pause mid-sip and ask, “Wait… what is this?” It’s unexpected, refreshing, and quietly rebellious — a familiar grape seen through a completely different lens.

What It Feels Like

The nose opens with bright tropical notes — pineapple and melon — layered over stone fruit like apricot, then snaps into focus with a subtle herbal edge and white pepper spice. There’s a clean, lifted aromatic profile that feels more alpine than orchard.

On the palate, it’s light-bodied, bone-dry, and electric. Flavors mirror the nose: tropical fruit and pale stone fruit, sharpened by high, mouthwatering acidity. There’s no tannin, no weight — just precision. A faint saline, mineral note carries through the mid-palate, giving the wine structure without heaviness.

The finish is crisp, refreshing, and savory, with lingering white pepper and sea-spray salinity that makes you want another sip immediately.

Perfect For

• Oysters, mussels, and shellfish

• Goat cheese or blue cheese

• Lemon chicken or simple roast poultry

• Wine drinkers who love Sauvignon Blanc, Txakolina, or pét-nat but want something different

The Vibe Pairing

• Playlist energy: Minimal wave, indie experimental pop, late-night vinyl

• Aura color: Pale straw, sea foam, white stone

• Time of day: Aperitif → early evening

Why We Love It

White Cabernet Franc flips expectations on their head. By pressing the juice immediately off the skins, Jackalope captures the grape’s natural brightness, herbal lift, and peppery character — without any of the weight or tannin. It’s playful, precise, and incredibly food-friendly.

This is not a novelty wine — it’s a serious, intentional expression that just happens to be surprising.

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