Oakville Ranch Vineyards
2009 Cabernet Franc
"Robert's Anniversary Blend"
Oakville AVA
Auction 15 | Lot No. 139
Vintage: 2009
Oakville Ranch Vineyards
Cabernet Franc
Oakville
5 cases produced
Description
Celebrating 20 years of Oakville Ranch, this
special bottling highlights the crowning glory
of the ranch, Cabernet Franc. Robert’s, as
well as the block the grapes originate from, is
named in honor of our founder Robert Miner,
who loved this varietal.
Wine Facts
- pH: 3.68000
- Single vineyard wine
- Sustainably produced
- Organically produced (also commonly called "organically grown")
Tasting Chart
| bone dry |
|
very sweet |
| light body |
|
very full bodied |
| soft, gentle |
|
very crisp |
| no tannins |
|
heavy tannins |
 |
Anne Vawter
Winemaker, Oakville Ranch Vineyards
I graduated from UC Davis in 2002, worked for wineries from Washington State to Chile, then settled down at Paradigm Winery as Heidi Barrett???s assistant winemaker for four years. For the last three years I have been an independent winemaker for several small brands.
Personal: Married to Cameron Vawter, Director of Production at Dana Estates, with two little girls, two horses, one dog and 15 chickens.
Country born: United States
Education: Bachelors of Science, UC Davis. I worked in Chile for an extended harvest as crew boss for Caliterra. Mainly, I learned Spanish��� very quickly. My Mentor: Heidi Barrett
Years in the wine industry: 10-15 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Work with great fruit! Do as little as possible and as much as necessary. Help the wine to become the best incarnation of that varietal and site combination. Optimize fruit expression and lushness, while maintaining balance and especially acidity.
Okoboji Wines
2302 165th Street
Spirit Lake IA 51360
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| THE GRADE Cellars | Non-vintage | Cabernet Sauvignon | Calistoga | A PhenomeNon-Vintage | 16 (2012) |
| Oakville Ranch Vineyards | 2009 | Cabernet Franc | Oakville | Robert's Anniversary Blend | 15 (2011) |
| Palmaz Vineyards | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Tortuga | 14 (2010) |
| Renteria Wines | 2007 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Complement Cab Blend | 13 (2009) |
Winery Distribution
Oakville Ranch 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.