Franciscan Oakville Estate
1997 Cabernet Sauvignon (95%), Merlot (5%)
"Reserve"
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 3 | Lot No. 85
Vintage: 1997
Franciscan Oakville Estate
Cabernet Sauvignon (95%), Merlot (5%)
Napa Valley
5 cases produced
Description
Only 500 cases were produced of this Cabernet Sauvignon, the best of our 1997 vintage. Honored with a reserve label, this wine is full-bodied with aromas of black currant, blackberries, and a hint of coffee and tobacco. It boasts silky tannins, is round and supple, and has a long finish.
No winemaker information available.
Pantheon Wine Shoppe
899 Skokie Boulevard
Northbrook IL 60062
847-498-1414
Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from Pantheon Wine Shoppe:
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emblem Wines | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Michael Mondavi Family Selection | 14 (2010) |
| Gamble Family Vineyards | 2009 | Sauvignon Blanc | Yountville | Gamble Vineyard | 14 (2010) |
| Oberon Wines | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Hillside Reserve, Michael Mondavi Family Selection | 14 (2010) |
| Trefethen Family Vineyards | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley | 14 (2010) | |
| Clos Du Val | 2006 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | 12 (2008) | |
| Trefethen Family Vineyards | 2006 | Red Wine | Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley | 40th Anniversary Cuvee | 12 (2008) |
| Artesa Winery | 2005 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Atlas Peak | Granite Hill | 11 (2007) |
| Rutherford Hill Winery | 2000 | Merlot | Napa Valley | Selby Creek | 6 (2002) |
| Franciscan Oakville Estate | 1997 | Cabernet Sauvignon (95%), Merlot (5%) | Napa Valley | Reserve | 3 (1999) |
| Rutherford Hill Winery | 1997 | Merlot | Napa Valley | Watson Ranch | 3 (1999) |
Winery Distribution
Franciscan Oakville Estate is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.