The Story
Justin Willett and Eric Railsback built Lieu Dit around a singular vision: Loire varieties in California. This Cabernet Franc from two distinct vineyard blocksâone planted in 1998, one a 2015 massale selectionâexpresses Santa Ynezâs unique geology of sandy gravel, chert, and serpentine through whole-cluster fermentation and French oak aging. Red fruit, black cherry, lavender, earth, and pepper create a wine that tastes both familiar and revelation-worthy.
Description
Justin Willett and Eric Railsback built Lieu Dit around a singular vision: Loire varieties in California. This Cabernet Franc from two distinct vineyard blocksâone planted in 1998, one a 2015 massale selectionâexpresses Santa Ynezâs unique geology of sandy gravel, chert, and serpentine through whole-cluster fermentation and French oak aging. Red fruit, black cherry, lavender, earth, and pepper create a wine that tastes both familiar and revelation-worthy.
