Winemaker Notes

With a precise balance of ripe fruit and savory spice, the 2023 Cabernet Franc is everything we hoped for and more. The introduction is laden with fresh violets, raspberries, and wild blueberries. Even as the fruit lingers, delicate aromas of dried rosemary and fresh thyme are pushing in from the edges, refusing to be denied. The balance of these elements makes for a nuanced transition that seems to circle back on itself endlessly, as each aroma jostles to be recognized. The tannins are mouth filling but pliable and relent to delightful spice notes, predominated by white pepper and red cedar, which carry this wine through its long, ambling finish. Our Cab Franc lovers will delight in this wine, while those new to it will quickly be converted. This Cab Franc has everything we want it to have for you:  plenty of upfront fruit, loads of savory typicity and a soft round texture.

Winery Notes

Pride Mountain Vineyards is situated on the Summit Ranch, one of Napa Valley's oldest grape producers atop Spring Mountain. With over 120 years of viticulture documented there, Jim and Carolyn Pride purchased Summit Ranch and their first vintage premiered in 1991. Today, Pride Mountain Vineyards produces Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Viognier and limited bottlings of Syrah and Sangiovese.