Monticello Estate – Cabernet Franc
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USA - CA
Napa
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Red
The Facts
UPCs
- 2022 (12pk/750ml) - 0 86095 20037 2
- 2021 (12pk/750ml) - 0 86095 20037 2
Origins USA - CA > Napa > Napa Valley
Appellation Oak Knoll District
Varietal Cabernet Franc
Cepage 100% Cabernet Franc
Winemaking Our 2020 Cabernet Franc was hand-picked, then destemmed and berry sorted on the crush pad. Fermentation lasted 7 days with the wine drained and pressed midway through fermentation. Malolactic fermentation took place in barrels. The wine was aged in French oak barrels for 24 months. 1/3 new French oak. Since the wine is 100% varietal, there was no blending, but the barrel selection was completed at 18 months aging, 6 months prior to bottling.
Aging 24 months in Oak: 1/3 New French / 2/3 Neutral
Alcohol by Volume 14.2%
Annual Production 175 cases
Markets Texas
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The Character
Tasting Notes This is a dark, powerful wine, extracted from slowly and fully ripened fruit. On the nose the wine offers copious dark berry fruit, with nicely integrated, lightly toasted oak aromas, and hints of vanilla. In the background there are hints of pepper and spice, which elevate and balance the aromas of this wine. On the palate, the wine is big and well-extracted. It bursts on to the palate with a deeply layered texture and medium grain tannins that, followed by a lush midpalate on long lingering finish.
Sustainability
- 2022 - Sustainable In Practice
- 2021 - Sustainable In Practice
The Story
Our Estate Cabernet Franc comes from the Oak Knoll District, where the Corley family has been farming since 1970. We first planted Cabernet Franc on our property in 1993. Cabernet Franc has become one of the most special small-production wines in our portfolio, today grown from a unique clonal selection planted in 1998.
Oak Knoll’s moderate climate and alluvial soils allow the fruit to hang longer, developing aromatic depth while keeping freshness, balance, and elegance. That combination is exactly what we look for as winegrowers: fruit that carries both character and restraint.
Oak Knoll’s moderate climate and alluvial soils allow the fruit to hang longer, developing aromatic depth while keeping freshness, balance, and elegance. That combination is exactly what we look for as winegrowers: fruit that carries both character and restraint.
About Monticello Estate
Producer Story
Monticello Vineyards is a family-owned Napa Valley winery rooted in more than 55 years of farming, hospitality, and connection to the land. Since 1970, the Corley family has cared for farmed its estate vineyards with a hands-on approach and deep respect for place. The wines are classic Napa, expressive of place, people, and heart. They're balanced, expressive, and made to be shared with family and friends.
Producer Story
Monticello Vineyards is a family-owned Napa Valley winery rooted in more than 55 years of farming, hospitality, and connection to the land. Since 1970, the Corley family has cared for farmed its estate vineyards with a hands-on approach and deep respect for place. The wines are classic Napa, expressive of place, people, and heart. They're balanced, expressive, and made to be shared with family and friends.
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