2023 Napa Valley 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. 

In 2023, Napa Valley experienced one of the longest growing seasons in a decade or more. Winter and spring rains led to full reservoirs and healthy, saturated soils; ideal conditions as grape growers headed into the peak growing months. With consistent, mild weather throughout the season, above-average crop yields, and extended hang time, 2023 was an exceptional, high-quality, and memorable vintage.

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, learn more.