Frenchtown Farms North Yuba Quail Run 2024 070226ROBUST The 2009 vintage in Bordeaux

The 2009 vintage in Bordeaux was one of those years that needed no excuses -- warm

sweet herbs and exotic spices

The vineyard was originally planted to produce grapes for dessert wines (Pais

and this is a benchmark

Blend based on chardonnay

Frenchtown Farms North Yuba Quail Run 2024 070226ROBUST The 2009 vintage in BordeauxAaron and Cara Mockrish settled in the tiny Gold Rush village of Frenchtown to farm grapes in North Yuba, and their close friendship with the Overnoy family in the Jura has shaped a singular winemaking style. Quail Run is equal parts Cinsault and Counoise from Naggiar Vineyard in Grass Valley, where the vines grow on rolling hills rather than the steep volcanic slopes of North Yuba, giving the wine a softer, more approachable shape. Co fermented whole