Cabernet Franc

Wild Oak Vineyard

Sonoma Valley

Tasting Notes

This medium-bodied red wine surprises with a bright bouquet of fresh cranberry and sweet-leaf tobacco, leading to a sultry structure that crescendos to a tart burst of Bing cherry, complemented by earthy licorice notes and candied apple. Enhanced by excellent sun exposure, the wine boasts a bright berry-like acidity and a delicate herbaceousness in its enduring finish, leaving an impression of elegance and depth.

Vintage Notes

Our 2022 harvest began just a little earlier than the previous year, with the first fruit picked on August 15. Limited rainfall during the growing season produced slightly lighter crops, bringing intense, concentrated flavor and color. The consistent weather during the summer months helped maintain fruit acidity, bringing brightness and balance to the fruit’s flavors. Harvest continued through the middle of October when we picked the last red grapes from our Sonoma Valley estate, Wild Oak Vineyard.

Vineyard Notes

The Sonoma Valley, a historic wine-growing region, is ideally suited for growing high-quality wine grapes including Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon. We source all three varieties from our Certified Sustainable Wild Oak Estate Vineyard, located at the foot of the Mayacamas Mountains in the heart of the valley. The area’s warm summer days are tempered by cool, breezy evenings allowing the grapes to develop complex flavors while retaining acidity. The vineyard property is also the site of the Winery and Tasting Room.

Winemaker Notes

All grapes are gently de-stemmed before cold-soaking for two days to extract optimal color and flavor. The fruit is fermented in separate lots, allowing each lot to be individually and distinctly crafted before being aged in French oak barrels, 36% new. The wine is kept 15 months in barrel before final blending.