Miner Family Winery
2023 Cabernet Franc
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 29 | Lot No. 40
Vintage: 2023
Miner Family Winery
Cabernet Franc
Napa Valley
10 cases produced
Highlights
- This delightful 100% Cabernet Franc is sourced from P&J Vineyard in St. Helena
- The aromas showcase bright red cherries, baking spice and rosemary
- The palate displays notes of raspberry and plum with a long, structured and elegant finish
- Aging in 100% new French oak for 22 months
Description
Aging in 100% new French oak barrels for 22 months, this quintessential Cabernet Franc opens with captivating aromas of fresh red berries, cherry and hints of herbs. On the palate, bright flavors unfold with layers of ripe raspberry, plum and subtle undertones of spice, offering a balanced blend of elegance and depth. Its balanced acidity and smooth tannins deliver a structured, sophisticated mouthfeel with a graceful, lingering finish.
This exceptional 100% Cabernet Franc captures the purest expression of Napa Valley’s unique terroir and the passion behind Miner Family Winery's dedication to winemaking.
Michelle Shafrir
Winemaker, Miner Family Winery
Michelle Shafrir has been at Miner Family Winery since 2017. With meticulous attention to detail, she and the team work hard to craft terroir-driven wines from fruit sourced from some of the best family-owned vineyards in Napa Valley and throughout California.
Michelle is a California native, having grown up in the Bay Area. She holds degrees in Chemistry from UC Berkeley and Environmental Studies from Tel Aviv University. Michelle has had the fortune to work at a number of well-known wineries, including stints as the Enologist for Hall Wines as well as V. Sattui and Castello di Amorosa. Just a few weeks into her first harvest internship at Cuvaison Estate Wines, Michelle knew she’d found her calling –
“I was drawn to wine because I love nature, science, and art, and wine is all of those things. Winemaking follows the rhythm of the seasons and requires a harmony of geography, climate, soil, plant physiology, microbiology, chemistry, and the people who make it.”
When she’s not making wine, Michelle can be found at home gardening, hiking in a local park, or taking flamenco dance classes.
Country born: United States
Education: B.S. Chemistry, University of California, Berkeley, 2005
M.S. Environmental Studies, Tel Aviv University, 2011
Years in the wine industry: 10-15 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
To craft balanced and expressive wines following Miner's winemaking house style.
Winery Distribution
Miner Family Winery is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
Domestic:
- Alabama (Pinnacle)
- Arizona (Maverick)
- California (RNDC)
- Colorado (Classic)
- Florida (Maverick)
- Georgia (Wnebow)
- Hawaii (Johnson Brothers)
- Illinois (RNDC)
- Indiana (Johnson Brothers)
- Iowa (Johnson Brothers)
- Kentucky (Eagle)
- Louisiana (Uncorked)
- Massachusetts (Martignetti)
- Michigan (Vintage)
- Minnesota (Wine Merchants)
- Missouri (Pinnacle)
- Montana (Cardinal)
- Nebraska (Johnson Brothers)
- Nevada (Johnson Brothers Las Vegas)
- Nevada (Encore-Reno)
- New Jersey (Winebow)
- New York (Banville)
- North Carolina (Advintage)
- North Dakota (RNDC)
- Ohio (Heidelberg)
- Oregon (Vehrs)
- South Carolina (Advintage)
- South Dakota (RNDC)
- Tennessee (Best Brands-Nashville)
- Texas (Maverick)
- Utah (RNDC)
- Virginia (Winebow)
- Washington (Vehrs)
- Wisconsin (Capitol Husting)