Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards
2017 Cabernet Franc
"Francenstein"
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 23 | Lot No. 122
Vintage: 2017
Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards
Cabernet Franc
Napa Valley
10 cases produced
Highlights
- The Cabernet Franc fruit is from low-yielding older vines from the northern edge of the Los Carneros nested appellation, west of Napa
- Estate grown Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot, co-fermented, make up 15% of this blend
- Francenstein is aging in a new, very tight-grained Nadalié French oak barrel
- Your wine is aging with the addition of re-animated lees
Description
"Francenstein" represents a brief but compelling departure for us, exploring the biological father of Cabernet Sauvignon - Cabernet Franc. Here, the winemaker begins with an aggressive selection of concentrated wine, then uses additional lees, re-animated from other casks, and ages it in the finest oak barrel available. This wine is a unique Cabernet Franc, unlike anything we've ever produced.
Wine Facts
- Wine is unfiltered
Robert Hunt
Winemaker, Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards
Robert has a laundry list of world class wines he's been a part of making, Ovid and Colgin being two.
Country born: United States
Education: Degree in engineering from Texas A&M
Years in the wine industry: 10-15 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Let the vineyards speak!
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Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from Cafe 501:
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards | 2017 | Cabernet Franc | Napa Valley | Francenstein | 23 (2019) |
| Juslyn Vineyards | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Spring Mountain District | 17 (2013) | |
| Merryvale Vineyards | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | Schlatter Family Estate | 16 (2012) |
| Palmaz Vineyards | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Single Favorite | 15 (2011) |
| StoneFly Vineyard | 2004 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 10 (2006) | |
| Chimney Rock Winery | 2003 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | 9 (2005) | |
| Sullivan Vineyards | 2002 | Cabernet Sauvignon,Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot | Rutherford | 8 (2004) |
Winery Distribution
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