In Sunset Magazine’s recent article “How to Imbibe in the West’s Golden Era of Winemaking,” Halycon Wines is praised as being a part of a new generation of winemakers that have moved production to urban areas in the name of providing for easier access for their patrons. Tim and Kim Elwell, the power couple behind Halcyon Wines, focus exclusively on providing different expressions of Cabernet Franc. Their fruit is sourced from vineyards throughout the California Region, ranging from the Santa Cruz mountains and Mendocino, all the way to the Sierra foothills. The wine is produced at a shared facility in Santa Rosa, providing easy access for visitors.
The article additionally suggests drinking Halycon’s Adler Springs Vineyard 2018 Cabernet Franc ($45). To read more about the Golden Era of Winemaking in the West in Halycon, read the full article HERE.
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Halcyon Wines
California, United States
Tyler and Kim Elwell launched Halcyon Wines in 2013 after Tyler discovered an intriguing Cabernet Franc vineyard along the Central Coast—a varietal he always dreamed of working with. Tyler, who was raised in Santa Barbara, has since scoured the vineyards of California to find Cabernet Franc planted in a wide variety of climates and terroirs. Focusing on sustainably farmed vineyards and minimal winemaking, Halcyon highlights the versatility and range of an often misunderstood grape varietal. Cabernet Franc takes center stage in all it's forms - white, red, and bubbly. Kim has worked to express the energy and tone of these unique wines through artful labels and playlists of songs that pair with the wines. Together the Elwells combine their deep-rooted love of wine and California, bringing you a nouveau take on California Cabernet Franc.
