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2022 Cabernet Franc, Pocai Vineyard

Calistoga, Napa Valley

The 2022 Pocai Vineyard Cabernet Franc is a bold and expressive wine that captures the essence of our Calistoga estate. Bursting with ripe strawberry and raspberry on the nose, it’s layered with perfumed notes of violets, cassis, and a hint of tobacco, giving it a rich aromatic complexity.

On the palate, this wine is concentrated and silky, revealing a beautiful tension between lush fruit and savory spice. Clove and black peppercorn weave through the mid-palate, while a subtle spiciness adds depth and structure. The finish is long and vibrant, with lingering floral and earthy tones that speak to the unique terroir of Pocai Vineyard.

Balanced and full of character, this Cabernet Franc is a true expression of our commitment to crafting wines of authenticity, complexity, and place.

 

Spring 2025 Release
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2022
Varietal
Cabernet Franc
Appellation
Calistoga-Napa Valley
Vineyard Designation
Pocai Vineyard
Harvest Date
9/7/2022
Acid
5.31
pH
3.63
Aging
75% new French oak | 22 months
Bottling Date
8/8/2024
Alcohol %
15.3
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
This Cabernet Franc exhibits a bold structure that demands attention. The initial notes of ripe strawberry and cherry offer a luscious sweetness, balanced by an earthly undertone that adds complexity. Hints of clove emerge, providing a warm and spicy dimension. This wine's complexity is beautifully layered and offers a lengthy finish.
Vineyard Notes
These vines are planted on our rockiest vineyard location off of Maple Lane. The Pocai Vineyard is in one of the warmest locations in the Napa Valley, and it is ideal for ripening Cabernet Franc.
Winemaker Notes
Our ranch is perfectly suited to Cabernet Franc. The tannins are mature and the flavors well-developed by the time we pick. Aged in 75% new oak, the wine is given ample time for the tannins to combine and the palate to gain weight and structure. Only French Oak is used to accent the spiciness of the wine, build middle palate structure, and subtly add to the aromatics.
Production
407 cases
Other Notes
94% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1% Petit Verdot
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