Terra Blanca Winery · Arch Terrace · Cabernet Franc · Red Mountain AVA, Washington, USA · 2019

The Moment

This is the bottle you open when you want Cabernet Franc with confidence — expressive, savory, and unmistakably Red Mountain. It’s a wine for food-driven evenings, where spice, texture, and conversation all carry equal weight.

What It Feels Like

The nose is fragrant and layered, opening with boysenberry, plum, and blackberry before lifting into rose petal and violet. Beneath the fruit, deeper tones emerge — graphite and toffee — grounding the aromatics with a distinctly mineral, savory edge.

On the palate, ripe red fruit leads before deepening into dark plum, blackcurrant, and blackberry. The wine’s complexity builds gradually, revealing accents of lavender, warm spice, and toffee, all tied together by a signature ancho pepper note that gives the wine its distinctive personality.

The structure is lively and composed. Bright acidity keeps the fruit focused and energetic, while finely integrated tannins guide the wine into a long, smooth, and quietly persistent finish.

Perfect For

Braised short ribs or roast leg of lamb
Grilled pork tenderloin with herbs
Mushroom ragout or lentil-based dishes
Cheese boards featuring goat cheese or feta
Meals where acidity and spice matter as much as richness

The Vibe Pairing

Playlist energy: Indie folk, modern jazz, restrained alternative
Aura color: Deep ruby, graphite gray, dried herbs
Time of day: Dinner → second course → lingering plates and glasses

Why We Love It

This Arch Terrace Cabernet Franc captures Red Mountain’s intensity through a fresher, more aromatic lens. The 2019 vintage delivers bold fruit, peppery complexity, and structure without heaviness — a wine that shines at the table and rewards thoughtful pairing.

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