ZA012-Mythic Mountain Cabernet Franc 2020

$95/btl 

Mythic Winery belongs to Dartley Family Wines. Founded in 2007, Dartley Family Wines was inspired by the terroir of Mendoza and its wines. The founders, Peter and Karen Dartley, fell in love with the region and decided to invest in four different vineyards in Argentina's finest wine region, Mythic being one of them. Since 2012, Mythic Winery has been dedicated to creating unconventional wines. Mythic represents things that transcend common sense and perception; it's a product of human thought, imagination, curiosity, and exploration of the world. This is the inspiration behind the creation and name of Mythic Winery. Mythic Winery strives to break the rules of terroir and defy established definitions, allowing each vine to transcend its original expression, born to surpass. From Norse and Eastern mythology, in literature, fantasy, and legends… dragons are loyal guardians of treasure, just as Mythic Winery cherishes its wines. Therefore, Mythic Winery's choice of a dragon as its primary logo seems almost divinely ordained, reflecting its pursuit and dedication to the highest quality grapes.

Dartley Family Wines is located in Luhandé Cuyo, Argentina's most prestigious and oldest wine region, the birthplace of Marlbec. This unique region also boasts some extremely valuable Mendoza vineyards. Dartley Family Wines covers nearly 300 hectares, with 160 hectares dedicated to vineyards, nestled at the foot of the Andes Mountains at an altitude of approximately 3,100 feet (950 meters). Its four distinct vineyards each possess their own unique character and terroir. The pure air, deep soil, rich minerals, and over 300 days of sunshine annually create an ideal environment for grape cultivation. Dartley Family Wines grows Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Chardonnay here, the grapes for Mythic Winery's wines originating from this region.