The Fanatic Wine Co. is a project of Copa Fina Wine Imports, an Oakland based team led by winemaker Shelbi Herring that imports small production wines from around the world. They source grapes from vineyards in the Clarksburg AVA, just a few miles south of Sacramento. This region has 7,000 acres of vines planted along the Sacramento River and is known for its ideal balance of warm days and cool, breezy nights. The geography and climate resemble the central Loire Valley in France and is well suited to grow the current FWC lineup of Chenin Blanc, Pinot Gris and Cabernet Franc. A departure from the classic Loire style, this is cab franc that wears sunglasses and wants to hang. Bottled unfined, unfiltered, and with minimal sulfur. Many of the familiar elements are present (rose petal, peppercorn, etc) but are given a lighter, juicier presentation here. It would make a cool aperitif on a warm evening or a fun companion to a zhuzh'ed up chicken caesar salad (rec: pan toasted sourdough bread crumbs & crispy chicken skin crumbled on top). Serve chilled.