Wine Specs
Vintage
2018
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation
Rutherford
Aging
22 Months in French Oak
Alcohol %
14.5
Wines
2018 Franklin Vineyard Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Wines
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Our 2018 Franklin Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is sourced from our estate vineyard in Napa Valley's Rutherford appellation. This region's terroir has an unsurpassed reputation for producing world-class Cabernets. Our 8-acre vineyard, bordered by the Silverado Trail and Zinfandel Lane, forms the appellation's northeast corner.
The vineyard's Pleasanton soil series produces fruit characterized by earthy aromas, flavors of black currant and the ideal tannin strucuture necessary for extended aging. Hand-selected lots were harvested to produce only 331 cases of individually numbered bottles of this outstanding vintage.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2018
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation
Rutherford
Aging
22 Months in French Oak
Alcohol %
14.5
Wine Profile
Production Notes
Winemakers across Napa Valley reported another stellar harvest for 2018. Bud break began early due to a warm spring, and the summer then brought moderate daytime temperatures with cool evenings. Harvest started early, in mid-August, and progressed at a steady pace. October ushered in a few rain showers that put a swift end to a successful harvest.
Food Pairing Notes
We suggest you enjoy this hearty wine alongside savory, umami-filled dishes such as bacon-wrapped scallops, pan-seared filet mignon or vegetable risotto with fava beans, spring onions and garlic, finished with a delicious topping of Pecorino Romano cheese.