92pts Wine Enthusiast

Cocoa powder, tobacco and blackened spices combine with sweet, dark fruits in a Cabernet Franc of bold flavors, a concentrated and generous full body, lightly grippy, fine tannins and a lingering finish. 

92pts James Suckling

A plush, broad texture envelops fresh, juicy flavors of berries and black cherries with savory accents of olives and bay leaves. Full-bodied, moderately tannic but not difficult to sip and enjoy. Drink now or hold.

Winemaker Notes

Sourced from a mere half acre of the Jax Vineyard, our Cabernet Franc is merely a 4 barrel lot. This  100% single varietal Cabernet Franc showcases intense aromatic notes of Ranier cherry with generous layers of blueberry, dark plum on the palette. We coin this "Our Vineyard Gem."

Our vineyard clusters were handpicked, sorted and cold-soaked immediately. Following fermentation, this wine was aged for 21 months in 75% French oak. The Calistoga terroir shines through in the Cabernet Franc’s rich aromatics and long finish, all accompanied by the structured tannins and French oak accents.

Winemaker : Kirk Venge