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2019 Cabernet Franc

2019 Cabernet Franc
99 Points The Wine Independent

Only 88 cases produced, the 2019 Cabernet Franc is a rare, elegant powerhouse that commands attention with its augmented reality label and unique blueberry, cola, and rhubarb notes. Sourced exclusively from Napa’s elite volcanic regions — Atlas Peak, Coombsville, and our Rockwell Ridge estate at the top of Crystal Springs AVA — this wine is rich in character and complexity. Aged 23 months in 90% new French and Hungarian oak, it delivers depth, structure, and a luxurious finish that Cabernet Franc lovers will never forget. A collector’s dream — bold, breathtaking, and brilliant! If you are interested in purchasing this wine, please log into your allocation or email us at [email protected].

FOOD PAIRING: Duck confit, rack of lamb, oysters rockefeller, and Italian truffle cheese
MUSIC PAIRING: Cab Franc-enstein

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Wine Specs
Vintage
2019
Varietal
Cabernet Franc
Appellation
Napa Valley
Aging
23 months - 90% new French and Hungarian Oak
Alcohol %
14.7
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
"The 2019 Cabernet Franc is deep garnet-purple in color. It needs a good amount of swirling to unlock notes of chocolate-covered cherries, blackberry compote, and blueberry preserves, leading to suggestions of wild roses, charcoal, and Sichuan pepper with an alluring touch of jasmine tea. The structure on the full-bodied palate is rock solid and beautifully defined, nicely framing the opulent black fruits and floral layers, finishing with epic length and depth. This is stunning." — The Wine Independent, Lisa Perrotti-Brown (Master of Wine), 99 Points
Ratings
"The 2019 Hertelendy Cabernet Franc is a fantastic showing. It instantly bursts open with wonderful aromatics of ripe blue and black fruit, which is joined together by violets, tobacco with hints of roasted coffee and traces of sweet oak. On the palate this is full-bodied with a gorgeous rich, velvety texture and outstanding depth. This shows notable power, yet remains well balanced, as it delivers layers of ripe dark fruits, dark chocolate and spice flavors that continue to build on the palate, before heading into the long, voluptuous finish. This is already simply outstanding, yet it also possesses the potential to offer a multi-decade long drinking window." — International Wine Report, 96 Points
Awards
"The 2019 Cabernet Franc is a blend of 75% Cabernet Franc, 14% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot, 3% Malbec and 2% Petit Verdot. Deep garnet-purple in color, it leaps from the glass with alluring scents of crushed black cherries, kirsch and blueberry preserves, plus hints of pencil shavings, cinnamon stick and damp soil, with a waft of wild sage. Medium to full-bodied, it has a firm, grainy texture and beautifully bright acidity supporting the red and blue fruit layers, finishing on a lingering fragrant earth note. " — Robert Parker, 94+ Points
Vineyard Notes
"The 2019 Hertelendy Cabernet Franc; this wine is deep ruby in color. Open-knitted immediately out of the gate, the aromatics are not shy. The nose is bright with aromas of blackberry and dark raspbery accompanied by a very light woodsy spice. The focus here is clearly on the purity of the fruit with the barrel influences a complementing character. Some of the flavors are mirrored on the palate including red and darker fruits. The tannins are woven tightly with a gravelly texture. The flavors including red cherry, raspberry and currant parralel the tannins for some time. The finish is more red fruited than dark. Bright and alive this wine has plenty of life ahead of it with the proper cellaring. The refreshing and vibrant finish begs another sip." — Napa Wine Project