Nose
Aromatic of blueberry and blackberry
compote, ripe plums, nutmeg and buttered brioche.
Palate
This wine is lush and full
on the palate, with the chewy tannins that portend a long life in the cellar.
A spiciness and acidity add complexity to the finish.
Growing Conditions
Oakville Ranch is the original mountain vineyard of the Oakville sub-appellation,
a tiny district that produces some of Napa Valley’s most celebrated Cabernets.
A place of dramatic beauty and dedication to organic farming, Oakville Ranch
farms its hollows and terraces in a well-planned program of sustainability, and has
crafted singular wines expressive of its distinctive terroir since 1989.
The red volcanic ridges of Oakville Ranch yield Cabernet Franc with the rich,
dark fruit coveted in this varietal.
Harvest
October 19, 2010
Bottling
March 6, 2013
Winemaking
11 days on skins
Aging
28 months in French oak barrels, 70% new
