2020 Cabernet Franc
95 Points Robert Parker & Int'l Wine Report
95 Points Robert Parker & International Wine Report (56 cases produced)
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2020
Varietal
Cabernet Franc
Appellation
Napa Valley
Aging
23 months - 90% new French and Hungarian Oak
Alcohol %
14.7
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
"2020 wasn't a total loss in Napa — some producers made very successful wines. Hertelendy Vineyards was one who navigated the waters and made some really great wines. The 2020's from Hertelendy are one of the highlights from the vintage and should not be overlooked." — International Wine Report
Awards
“The 2020 Cabernet Franc is a fantastic release from Hertelendy. It begins to impress with fresh inviting aromatics of black cherries, dark currants followed by exotic spices, dusty gravel, florals, tobacco, fresh sage and traces dark chocolate that all come together beautifully. On the palate this possesses a gorgeous full-bodied texture that is structured around big firm tannins. It displays outstanding overall balance with a ripe core of fresh red/dark fruits, spices and florals that resonate through the wine. It goes on to display an incredible combination of concentration, depth and poise all the way through the incredibly long finish. While this is excellent today, it should continue to impress for many years to come. This is nothing short of an incredible success in this challenging vintage.” — International Wine Report, 95 Points
Vineyard Notes
TEXSOM Silver Medal Winner
Production Notes
“Cabernet Franc is deep garnet-purple in color. Notes of creme de cassis, plum preserves, and stewed cherries jump from the glass with hints of cinnamon stick, allspice, and dusty soil. The full-bodied palate is plush and bold, with bags of black fruit and loads of spicy sparks, finishing long.” — The Wine Independent, Lisa Perrotti-Brown (Master of Wine), 93 Points
Winemaker Notes
"The 2020 Hertelendy Cabernet Franc is a deep ruby color; the bouquet offer aromas of mocha, brown chocolate, toasted oak, caramel and assorted baking spices including clove and cardamom. The palate sports flavors of raspberry, cherry, and on the finish, a note of mocha. Brightly light. Lingers with more red fruit on finish. The tannins show perhaps more rounded and softer than the 2019 vintage, a representative characteristic of the 2020 vintage. This wine lingers with a light tartness. This is one of Hertelendy’s more savory showings. The tannins are gravelly textured. Mouth watering. And Hertelendy insiders and enthusiasts take note; this was Ralph’s favorite wine produced in 2020. Most of the grapes for this bottling were sourced from from Silverado Bench." — Napa Wine Project