2022 Cabernet Franc

Cabernet Franc is lighter than Cabernet Sauvignon, making a bright pale red wine that contributes finesse and lends a peppery perfume to blends with more robust grapes.

This limited-production Cabernet Franc is powerful and full bodied, with ripe currant, wild blackberry and black cherry fruit that will have you shivering with delight. Ancillary notes of fresh herbs, black tea and brown sugar lend complexity to the wine, and there’s a lovely integration of seductive vanilla oak. Lush and giving on the palate, this is a finely balanced Cabernet Franc with polished tannins and a long finish.

Our Cabernet Franc is sourced from a small block of the Komes vineyard in Rutherford. Although the Rutherford AVA encompasses just six square miles, it has a worldwide reputation as one of Napa Valley’s finest growing regions. The appellation has that rare and serendipitous combination of climate, soils and topography ideal for growing high-quality wine grapes, particularly Cabernet. 

The 2022 vintage will be remembered for a growing season that was near ideal, with abundant early season rains and excellent spring and summer weather, culminating in what many vintners called "the tale of two harvests." The white wine harvest kicked off in early August, followed quickly by red wine varietals. But triple digit heat over five days in early September - followed by a spate of rain - brought harvest to a sudden halt. After the rain, grapes were left to hang through October, with mild weather that allowed winemakers to await perfect ripeness. Although the harvest was challenging, winemakers describe 2022 wines as having perfect acidity and freshness with remarkable flavors and textures. Red wines show excellent structure with deep red colors, luxurious tannins and exquisite fruit-forward aromatics.

Delicious, approachable, consistent. Featuring red and white varietals, Flora Springs wines span the range of the finest Napa Valley vineyards and bring freedom to play outside of Cabernet. Made to be enjoyed with friends, and to begin your Wine Country experience. These wines are primarily available to members of the Great Taste Wine Club, <a href="https://www.florasprings.com/club/great-tastes/">learn more</a>.