Detert Family Vineyards
2009 Cabernet Franc
Oakville AVA
Auction 15 | Lot No. 36
Vintage: 2009
Detert Family Vineyards
Cabernet Franc
Oakville
5 cases produced
Description
For over 60 years, our family has grown
outstanding Cabernet Franc on our vineyard
in Napa Valley’s Oakville district.
We selected a barrel from our old vine
Cabernet Franc for Premiere Napa Valley 2011
both to showcase our family’s long history in
Napa Valley and because of the depth and
concentration of our old-vine Cabernet Franc
wines. This wine lot shows aromas of dark
chocolate, baking spices and violets. Layers of
flavor reveal cassis, mineral and cocoa—an
incredible expression of Cabernet Franc from
our historic vineyard.
Our 30-year-old Cabernet Franc vines are
among the oldest in Napa Valley. Grafted from
our original vines planted on our property in
1949, the origin of this Cabernet Franc clone is
unknown and referred to as the Detert clone.
Fourth-generation Detert family member,
Tom Garrett, is the winemaker.
Wine Facts
- pH: 3.75000
- Single vineyard wine
- Sustainably produced
Tasting Chart
| bone dry |
|
very sweet |
| light body |
|
very full bodied |
| soft, gentle |
|
very crisp |
| no tannins |
|
heavy tannins |
 |
Tom Garrett
Winemaker, Detert Family Vineyards
In keeping with the family winegrowing tradition, the Detert wines are crafted by Tom Garrett, one of the three great-grandsons behind the Detert label. The Wine Spectator has heralded Tom as a rising star winemaker. He cut his teeth at the likes of Turley, Joseph Phelps, Robert Mondavi, and under Heidi Peterson Barrett as her assistant winemaker for Revana. Tom has been at the helm of the Detert wines since 2000.
Country born: United States
Education: Middlebury College
Years in the wine industry: 10-15 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Wines that express their location. Balance of ”Old World” structure and style with “New World” fruit
Golden Gate Wine Cellars, Inc.
2337 Ocean Avenue
San Francisco CA 94127
415-337-4083
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Winery Distribution
Detert Family Vineyards is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.