B True Wines
2024 Cabernet Franc
"Viader Vineyard, Single Barrel Select"
Crystal Springs of Napa Valley AVA
Auction 30 | Lot No. 47
Vintage: 2024
B True Wines
Cabernet Franc
Crystal Springs of Napa Valley
10 cases produced
Description
Introducing the inaugural Premiere Napa Valley release from B True--a 100% Cabernet Franc of rarity and precision. Sourced from the steep, west-facing slopes of the Viader Vineyard in the newly designated Crystal Springs AVA, this single-barrel masterpiece captures the heartbeat of its rugged volcanic terroir. Crafted from Entav clones 327 and 623, and co-fermented for depth and balance, the wine is aged for 19–20 months in bespoke French oak barrels that were hand selected in France from ultra-fine-grained staves. This one-of-a-kind lot defines perfection in every detail--a timeless, cellar-worthy expression of Cabernet Franc at its absolute peak.
Wine Facts
- Wine is unfiltered
- Single vineyard wine
- Sustainably produced
- Organically produced (also commonly called "organically grown")
Brian Graham
Winemaker, B True Wines
My interest in wine can be traced back to when I was a young man. My dad and I would spend countless hours talking about life and drinking wine together, including a 1963 Dow Port that we shared many years ago.
While attending Texas Tech University, I worked at, and later managed, several wine stores where I learned about fine wine from the stores’ purveyors. In 1996, a close friend who owned a Chateau in Bordeaux invited me to move there and help manage his estate. I sold everything I owned and bought a one-way ticket to France.
To learn more formally about winemaking, I attended the University of Bordeaux. I paid my way through school by working at several small Chateaus in Bordeaux and working harvest in Burgundy. In 1998, I landed in Napa, where I immersed myself in the process of making wine for small production wineries in the valley.
Since 2001, I have crafted wines from grapes I source from extraordinary vineyard sites. I work with the growers throughout the year to ensure the best quality grapes possible and take a minimalistic approach during winemaking. I am currently the winemaker for 7 wineries in multiple states and locations. Bill and I had been talking about creating a wine … and a brand … that would represent the finest wine we could make and highlight the smaller, family-owned vineyards that put Napa Valley on the map.
I feel truly blessed that the pieces came together to work on this passion collaboration with my long-time friend. We invite you to pour a glass of B True and toast to your family and friends, all the while creating memories to last a lifetime.
Country born: United States
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
Millbrook Inn by T & T
815 Milford Road
Dingmans Ferry PA 18328
United States
954-914-3218
Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from Millbrook Inn by T & T:
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bell Wine Cellars | 2023 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Inky George and the Longtable | 29 (2025) |
| Lewis Cellars | 2023 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 29 (2025) | |
| Revelette Wines | 2023 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | 29 (2025) | |
| The Vineyardist | 2023 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Diamond Mountain District | 29 (2025) | |
| Women Winemakers | 2023 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 29 (2025) | |
| Lewis Cellars | 2022 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 28 (2024) | |
| Patent Wines | 2023 | Sauvignon Blanc | Yountville | Le Sauvage Élégant | 28 (2024) |
| Hertelendy Vineyards | 2021 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | La Belle Étoile | 27 (2023) |
| Long Meadow Ranch Winery | 2021 | Cabernet Franc | Napa Valley | E.J. Church | 27 (2023) |
| Burgess Cellars | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Estate Vineyards Reserve | 26 (2022) |
| Maxville Winery | 2021 | Sauvignon Blanc | Chiles Valley District | ORANOS | 26 (2022) |
| McKenzie-Mueller Vineyards & Winery | 2001 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 26 (2022) | |
| Rutherford Ranch Winery | 2021 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Abela Vineyard Charlie's Reserve | 26 (2022) |
| Acumen | 2018 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Atlas Peak | 5.71 Carats | 24 (2020) |
| Artesa Vineyards & Winery | 2018 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Tempranillo 55% Cabernet Sauvignon 45% | 24 (2020) |
| Chimney Rock Winery | 2018 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | Omega Point Single Barrel Selection | 24 (2020) |
| Pellet Estate | 2018 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | Trouvaille | 24 (2020) |
| William Cole Vineyards | 2018 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Smoking Gun | 24 (2020) |
| Grgich Hills Estate | 2017 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Yountville | 1959 Vineyard Old Vine Cabernet | 23 (2019) |
| Laird Family Estate | 2017 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Yountville | Pyramid Selection | 23 (2019) |
| Barlow Vineyards | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Vineyard 4415 | 22 (2018) |
| Burgess Cellars | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Brush Breaker | 22 (2018) |
| Gamble Family Vineyards | 2016 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Paramount Proprietary Red Blend - Barrel Select | 22 (2018) |
| J. Moss Winery | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 22 (2018) | |
| Sterling Vineyards | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 22 (2018) |
Winery Distribution
B True Wines 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:
- Arizona (A Bottle a Day LLC)
- Colorado (Still, Tap & Press)
- Illinois (Simple Farmer / DRG Imports)
- New Jersey (Vera Wine & Spirits)
- New York (Vera Wine & Spirits)
- North Carolina (Orsini Wines)
- Oklahoma (Armada Distributing)
- South Carolina (Orsini Wines)
- Texas (Ranger Beverage)
- Wisconsin (Monsieur & Mrs.)