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Endless Aroma – asuka is the name of the town in the Nara Prefecture where founder Kenzo Tsujimoto was born. The word asuka in Japanese signifies a bright future and hope for tomorrow. We can metaphorically link it to the long-lasting aroma and elegant palate of a wine that will impress today, tomorrow and beyond. Well-balanced, velvety, exciting.
“This is a precise and intense Cabernet Franc that has so much fruit and chocolate character. It's full-bodied with polished tannins and a long and flavorful finish. Not many Cabernet Francs like this around.”
James Suckling on asuka
Color
Deep purple
Bouquet
Honeysuckle, cinnamon, nutmeg, forest floor, currant, blueberry preserves, orange zest, violet
Palate
Blackberry compote, vanilla, cassis, lush tannins
Origin
Estate Bottled, Napa Valley
Vintner
Kenzo Tsujimoto
Winemaker
Heidi Barrett
Viticulturist
David Abreu
Cépage
Cabernet Franc (96%), Cabernet Sauvignon (4%)
Volume
1.5L, 750ml, 375ml
Alcohol
15.2%
Barrel Aging
20 months in 50% new French oak, 50% neutral French oak
Awards
96 points | James Suckling
Top 100 American Wine of 2018 | James Suckling
Color
Vibrant, rich purple
Bouquet
Honeysuckle, black pepper, sage, forest floor, currant, blueberry preserves, orange zest, rose petal
Palate
Red plum, vanilla, cassis, lush tannins
Origin
Estate Bottled, Napa Valley
Vintner
Kenzo Tsujimoto
Winemaker
Heidi Barrett
Viticulturist
David Abreu
Cépage
Cabernet Franc (100%)
Volume
1.5L, 750ml, 375ml
Alcohol
15.2%
Barrel Aging
20 months in 50% new French oak, 50% neutral French oak
Color
Dark garnet
Bouquet
White pepper, currant, blueberry, cassis, violets, mint, rose petal
Palate
Vanilla, fresh blueberries, dried cranberries, fine tannins, medium body
Origin
Estate Bottled, Napa Valley
Vintner
Kenzo Tsujimoto
Winemaker
Heidi Barrett
Viticulturist
David Abreu
Cépage
Cabernet Franc (76%), Cabernet Sauvignon (10%), Merlot (8%), Malbec (1.5%), Petit Verdot (1.5%)
Volume
1.5L, 750ml, 375ml
Alcohol
15.2%
Barrel Aging
20 months in 50% new French oak, 50% neutral French oak
Color
Dark purple
Bouquet
Dark cherry, earth, chocolate
Palate
Supple tannins gently reveal chocolate, raspberry and notes of mocha
Origin
Estate Bottled, Napa Valley
Vintner
Kenzo Tsujimoto
Winemaker
Heidi Barrett
Viticulturist
David Abreu
Cépage
Cabernet Franc (94%), Merlot (6%)
Volume
1.5L, 750ml, 375ml
Alcohol
14.8%
Barrel Aging
20 months in 60% new French oak, 40% neutral French oak
Color
Dark purple
Bouquet
Dark cherry, plum, earth
Palate
Supple tannins gently reveal chocolate, plum and notes of mocha
Origin
Estate Bottled, Napa Valley
Vintner
Kenzo Tsujimoto
Winemaker
Heidi Barrett
Viticulturist
David Abreu
Cépage
Cabernet Franc (94.1%), Merlot (5.9%)
Volume
1.5L, 750ml, 375ml
Alcohol
14.8%
Barrel Aging
20 months in 60% new French oak, 40% neutral French oak
