On the palate, hints of fennel, cardamom, and clove join ripe cherry and fresh wild berry flavors accented by green tea and baking spice. The wine is subtle, balanced, and elegantly structured, with firm tannins and bright, refreshing acidity. Mineral undertones and ripe black fruit flavors dominate the long, lingering finish. Grown on several of our estate vineyards, including the Suscol Springs Ranch, the 2021 Cabernet Franc exudes its Napa terroir in the glass. The cool, Pacific-influenced climate of southern Napa, combined with rocky and well-draining soils, generate ideal conditions for deeply colored and aromatic Cabernet Franc.
90 VinePair This is the Cabernet Franc for the Napa wine lover. Aged for 17 months in 57 percent new French oak and 43 percent neutral French oak, it packs a serious punch. It’s rich and expressive with notes of ripe plums, blueberries, vanilla, and baking spices. The fruit is supported by balancing acidity and grippy tannins.
