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Naches Heights Cabernet Franc

High-altitude Naches Heights Cabernet Franc from ancient lava flows at 1200m; cassis, graphite, fresh herb and a silky mineral finish. Washington's most Loire-like Cab Franc with genuine cool-climate tension.

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meat
Cassis and fresh herb mirror the Loire-style Cab Franc character; graphite integrates with pork fat.
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cheese
Graphite acidity and fresh herb mirror the classic Loire combination; silk tannin matches chèvre's delicate protein without overwhelming.
classic cheese
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Cabernet Franc's green bell pepper aromatic complements roasted pepper tart; goat cheese's tang matches the wine's brisk acidity and fresh herb note.
classic starter
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Naches Heights Cab Franc's cassis and herbaceous quality complement lamb; chimichurri's herb acidity brightens both the meat and the wine's fruit.
classic main
bridge
Cab Franc's savoury depth and forest berry notes bridge to duck rillettes' richness; mustard's acidity cuts through the fat and echoes the wine's herbaceous edge.
established starter
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meat
Cassis in wine bridges cherry reduction; graphite structure handles duck fat; red pepper note mirrors the beet's earthy sweetness.
established main
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casual
Naches Heights Cab Franc's herbal WA character bridges the sweet onion flatbread; Cab Franc's herbal note suits roasted peppers
suggested casual
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Cab Franc's medium body and herbal character complement the sweet-sour of caponata; pine nuts and raisin mirror the wine's complexity.
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