2014 Ashes & Diamonds Cabernet Franc No. 1

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Winemaker Notes

Exotic and spice-laden this new producer offers the first vintage of this wine. Made by Steve Matthiasson in a classically restrained style, it was given plenty of room to develop varietal character, with 25% Merlot adding softness. It shines in a texture of dense black raspberry dotted in black pepper and pencil—its herbaceous character in balance. An underlying freshness keeps it compelling and bright.

Wine Enthusiast 93 Points

About Ashes and Diamonds Vineyard

“A&D VINEYARD” is located at the Ashes & Diamonds estate in the Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley.
Its alluvial soils derive from volcanic and marine sediments washed down from the Mayacamas Mountains into gravelly clay loam. Oak Knoll’s lingering morning fog and afternoon sea breezes support a moderate growing season favoring temperance over heat spikes.
Planted in 1986 to Clone 214 from Caldwell Nursery in the Cabernet Franc block, and Joseph Phelps and Robert Mondavi field selections for the Merlot block, the vineyard is farmed organically with minimal irrigation save for the driest of summer days.

2014 Ashes & Diamonds Cabernet Franc No. 1

$56.99

Out of stock

Country

Size

Vintage

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Winemaker Notes

Exotic and spice-laden this new producer offers the first vintage of this wine. Made by Steve Matthiasson in a classically restrained style, it was given plenty of room to develop varietal character, with 25% Merlot adding softness. It shines in a texture of dense black raspberry dotted in black pepper and pencil—its herbaceous character in balance. An underlying freshness keeps it compelling and bright.

Wine Enthusiast 93 Points

About Ashes and Diamonds Vineyard

“A&D VINEYARD” is located at the Ashes & Diamonds estate in the Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley.
Its alluvial soils derive from volcanic and marine sediments washed down from the Mayacamas Mountains into gravelly clay loam. Oak Knoll’s lingering morning fog and afternoon sea breezes support a moderate growing season favoring temperance over heat spikes.
Planted in 1986 to Clone 214 from Caldwell Nursery in the Cabernet Franc block, and Joseph Phelps and Robert Mondavi field selections for the Merlot block, the vineyard is farmed organically with minimal irrigation save for the driest of summer days.