Detert Family Vineyards
2012 Cabernet Franc
Oakville AVA
Auction 18 | Lot No. 131
Vintage: 2012
Detert Family Vineyards
Cabernet Franc
Oakville
5 cases produced
Highlights
- From our Oakville vineyard situated at the top of the alluvial fan which forms To Kalon
- Crafted from 35-year-old Cabernet Franc vines
- Dense, rich and complex - a unique expression of Cabernet Franc
- First planted in 1870 and then again in 1949, our vineyard has deep roots in the history of Napa Valley
Wine Facts
- pH: 3.85000
- Wine is unfiltered
- Single vineyard wine
- Sustainably produced
Tasting Chart
| bone dry |
|
very sweet |
| light body |
|
very full bodied |
| soft, gentle |
|
very crisp |
| no tannins |
|
heavy tannins |
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Tom Garrett
Winemaker, Detert Family Vineyards
In keeping with the family winegrowing tradition, the Detert wines are crafted by Tom Garrett, one of the three great-grandsons behind the Detert label. The Wine Spectator has heralded Tom as a rising star winemaker. He cut his teeth at the likes of Turley, Joseph Phelps, Robert Mondavi, and under Heidi Peterson Barrett as her assistant winemaker for Revana. Tom has been at the helm of the Detert wines since 2000.
Country born: United States
Education: Middlebury College
Years in the wine industry: 10-15 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Wines that express their location. Balance of ”Old World” structure and style with “New World” fruit
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North Aurora IL 60554
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Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from The Saddle Room - Gastronomy Rooms Inc:
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Mondavi Winery | 2017 | Red Wine | Oakville | To Kalon Vineyard | 23 (2019) |
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| Mario Bazán Cellars | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 19 (2015) | |
| Beaulieu Vineyard | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 18 (2014) | |
| Detert Family Vineyards | 2012 | Cabernet Franc | Oakville | 18 (2014) | |
| Elizabeth Spencer | 2013 | Sauvignon Blanc | Rutherford | 18 (2014) | |
| Keenan Winery | 2012 | Zinfandel | Spring Mountain District | A Nod to History | 18 (2014) |
| Ghost Block and Markham Vineyards | 2011 | Red Wine | Yountville | Meritage Blend | 17 (2013) |
| Robert Biale Vineyards | 2011 | Petite Sirah | Napa Valley | P.S. 185 | 17 (2013) |
| Snowden Vineyards | 2011 | Petit Verdot | Napa Valley | 17 (2013) | |
| Tierra Roja Vineyards | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Katharine's Blend | 17 (2013) |
| Coho | 2010 | Merlot | Coombsville | Michael Black Vineyard | 16 (2012) |
| Hourglass | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Five Element Theory | 16 (2012) |
| Paraduxx | 2010 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Rector Creek Vineyard | 16 (2012) |
| Castello di Amorosa | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | MORISOLI-BORGES | 15 (2011) |
| Juslyn Vineyards | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Spring Mountain District | 15 (2011) | |
| Sawyer Cellars | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | 15 (2011) | |
| Tierra Roja Vineyards | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Katharine’s Blend | 15 (2011) |
Winery Distribution
Detert Family 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.