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The Debate
2016 Cabernet Franc

The Debate

2016 Cabernet Franc
Napa Valley AVA


2018 Offering
Premiere Napa Valley
Auction 22 | Lot No. 134
Vintage: 2016

The Debate

Cabernet Franc
Napa Valley

5 cases produced

Highlights

  • Inaugural vintage of our new Debate—The Debate of Cabernet Franc
  • Proportioned blend of three perspectives from Beckstoffer To Kalon, Stagecoach and Sleeping Lady vineyards
  • To Kalon brings a complex spine, Stagecoach brings an expressive soul and Sleeping Lady brings finesse
  • Taste the evocative “father” of Cabernet Sauvignon—you be the judge at The Debate

Description

The Debate defines the notion of terroir as the interaction of a climate, a soil, a plant in a unique location and the local culture. With that in mind, we offer three unique terroir perspectives for your palate. Each is harvested from coveted Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard in Oakville, Stagecoach Vineyard in Atlas Peak and Sleeping Lady Vineyard in Yountville, each using the same winemaking techniques. However, these Cabernet Franc wines will each possess their own personality, and reflect the different facets from its place in the Napa Valley.


Wine Facts

  • Wine is unfiltered

Jean Hoefliger

Winemaker, The Debate

Winemaker, Jean Hoefliger

Jean Hoefliger's initial experience took him from Switzerland to Bordeaux and South Africa, making wine at the esteemed estates of Chateau Lynch-Bages, Chateau Carbonnieux and Meerlust. After completing a winemaking and viticulture degree at the Swiss federal school of Changins, Jean came to California where he spent the first five years in Napa Valley as Winemaker for Newton Vineyard. He then continued on to the famed Alpha Omega Winery along with Tolosa Winery in San Luis Obispo, California and Perinet Winery in Spain. In addition, to other projects across the globe Jean consults for THE DEBATE. Jean's winemaking style is characterized by long, natural barrel fermentation, he also often leaves red wines on skins for an extended amount of time to create wines that are delicious, intriguing and complex. Jean brings the true character of the vine and the terroir into the wine by making naturally fermented, unfined and unfiltered wines that show elegance, finesse and the capacity to age. Jean's esteem has grown as his wines continue to garner high scores and critical acclaim while his generosity of spirit, passion and down to earth attitude shine above it all.

Country born: Switzerland

Education: Winemaking and Viticulture degree at the Swiss Federal School of Changins

Years in the wine industry: 15-20 years

Winemaking Philosophy:
Two friends have brought their unique perspectives together to create thought provoking and delicious wines that extend beyond the sense of taste to the thrill of telling stories and the art of listening. Jean Hoefliger began a new chapter in his global wine career when he partnered as Consulting Winemaker with Rob McKay to create The Debate. Their experience and perspective paired together has crafted wines that celebrate the art of conversation, the difference of viewpoints, and the enjoyment of sharing them through DEBATE.

Zoes Restaurant

713 19th Street
Virginia Beach VA 23451
757-437-3636


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Gandona Estate 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 20 (2016)
Matthiasson 2014 Red Wine Napa Valley Three Sisters 20 (2016)
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Tierra Roja Vineyards 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville Collaboration 20 (2016)
Trefethen Family Vineyards 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley Perfect Timing 20 (2016)
Hess Collection Winery 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Mount Veeder 19 (2015)
Trefethen Family Vineyards 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley Lost & Found 19 (2015)
Bello Family Vineyards 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 18 (2014)
Shafer Vineyards 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Stags Leap District Sunspot Vineyard 18 (2014)
Spottswoode Estate Vineyard and Winery 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon St. Helena 18 (2014)

Winery Distribution

The Debate is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.

International:

  • France (Signature Selections)
  • Puerto Rico (Afficionados)