Napa Valley Cabernet Franc 2023 – Kobrand Wine & Spirits

Overview / 2023 / 2022 / 2021

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Grown on several of our estate vineyards, including the Suscol Springs Ranch, our 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.

We harvested the Cabernet Franc in the early morning to retain freshness and vibrant acidity in the grapes. After fermentation in small lots, the wine aged for 17 months in 42% new French oak barrels, 58% neutral. The barrels were selected from specific forests in France and toasted to Cakebread Cellars’ specifications to ensure a beautiful integration between Cabernet Franc’s inherent qualities and spicy oak notes. The result is a red that avoids dominant oak flavors while deftly balancing fruit intensity, minerality, spice and freshness.

Harvest Note

A rainy winter and spring nourished our soils and set the stage for a long, even 2023 growing season. Steady summer warmth and cool nights guided a patient ripening, culminating in a Cabernet Franc harvest marked by refined fruit expression, balance, and poise.

Tasting Note

Aromas of red plum, black cherry, and delicate violet swirl out of the glass, layered with dried bay leaf, and a whisper of nutmeg. Flavors of sweet black cherry and bright raspberry provide a lush entry, giving way to notes of ripe fig, cedar, and a touch of graphite. Medium-bodied with a supple texture and elegant tannins, the balanced and lengthy finish leaves you with lingering notes of ripe berry, crème brulee, and cocoa.

Technical Data

GRAPES: 97% Cabernet Franc, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon

APPELLATION: Napa Valley

PH: 3.78

ACIDITY: .557 g/100ml

ABV: 14.50%

AGING: Aged 17 months in 42% new French oak, 58% neutral French oak

Unique Selling Points

Sourced from estate vineyards throughout Napa Valley to reflect true Napa terroir
Small lot fermentation and bespoke aging regimens to ensure balance and complexity
An aromatic red that beautifully integrates fruit, minerality, spice and freshness

“Napa Valley Chardonnay is concentrated, rich and ripe in style with fresh acidity and impeccable balance.”

Niki Williams, Winemaker