The 2018 Ehlers Estate Cabernet Franc is a fantastic monovarietal, so I wanted to express the grape's beauty fully. Visually, it has deep layers of garnet-purple and is very opaque. This Cabernet Franc is pure to its roots with floral and earthy characteristics. Aromatically it displays lilacs, violets, and ripe wild berry jam. Licorice, white pepper, bay leaves, and thyme finish the aroma with some mineral notes and forest floor. The mouth is super-expressive, with berries in the red fruit zone, like raspberries and boysenberries. It has a mineral finish with a well-balanced oaky aroma that promises richness and complexity with some aging. The mouthfeel is rich and juicy with powerful tannins, beautiful texture, and volume, with a long finish. The 2018 Ehlers Estate Cabernet Franc is a wine that will shine with some cellaring. Ready to drink now, but it will age exceptionally well for 15-20 more years.