Gallica

2018 Cabernet Franc
Oakville

2020 Offering
Premiere Napa Valley
Auction 24 | Lot No. 127
Vintage: 2018

Gallica

Cabernet Franc
Oakville

5 cases produced

Highlights

  • We have been working with Cabernet Franc grown at Oakville Ranch for more than a decade
  • Signature red soils produce wines with distinct terroir and vibrancy
  • Farmed organically by farmer extraordinaire Phil Coturri
  • Relaxed and uneventful growing season allowed for optimal ripening and deliciously aromatic wines

Description

We love working in the Oakville hills with this wondrous varietal. Picked in late September, the wine is aging for 19 months in large format barrels accentuating luminous fruit. Adorned with floral notes, the tension between savory and red berry is what makes Cabernet Franc magical.


Wine Facts

  • Single vineyard wine
  • Organically produced (also commonly called "organically grown")

Rosemary Cakebread

Winemaker, Gallica

Winemaker, Rosemary Cakebread

Rosemary Cakebread has earned a reputation for making wines of grace and balance with remarkable consistency across vintages. A graduate of University of California Davis’ Viticulture and Enology program, she was introduced to Cabernet Sauvignon at the historic Inglenook Vineyards. From early cellar jobs to a winemaking position with Spottswoode Vineyard and Winery, Rosemary has built her career around a love for wine. Her appreciation and interest in aromatics and blending was born from work with sparkling wine at Mumm Napa Valley. Of course, making wine also means logging hours and miles in the vineyard throughout the growing season. Rosemary can often be found where she most enjoys being- outdoors in the home vineyard or amongst the vines on the properties we are fortunate to collaborate with.

Nestled in the heart of Napa Valley, Gallica's inaugural vintage was the celebrated 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon. The philosophy is a simple one: to craft elegant single vineyard wines which accurately depict the site and story of each unique vintage. The brand symbol is a tribute to the ancient rose, their aromatics, and enhancement to winemaking. We love what we do and are fortunate to call Napa Valley home.

Country born: United States

Years in the wine industry: 30+ years

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10801 Bonaventure Drive, SE
Calgary  AB  T2J 6Z8
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Premiere Napa Valley Wine Collection

Winery Vintage Variety Appellation Fanciful Auction
Freemark Abbey 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 24
Gallica 2018 Cabernet Franc Oakville 24
Mount Veeder Winery 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 24
William Hill Estate Winery 2018 Red Wine Napa Valley 24
Source-Napa 2006 Sauvignon Blanc Yountville Gamble Vineyard Oyster Wine 11
The Hess Collection Winery 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Mount Veeder Elevation 1492 11
Grgich Hills Cellar 2004 Petit Verdot 75%, Cabernet Sauvignon 25% Yountville 10
Atalon Winery 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 9
Franciscan Oakville Estate 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville 8
PlumpJack Winery 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville I/J Block Blend 8
Niebaum Coppola Estate Winery 1997 Cabernet Sauvignon (90%), Cabernet Franc (5%), Merlot (5%) Rutherford Estate Rubicon 3
St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery 1997 Red Table Wine Napa Valley Dollarhide Ranches 3
Stonehedge Winery 1997 Merlot Oakville 3
Bouchaine Vineyards 1996 Chardonnay Los Carneros 1
Clos Pegase 1996 Chardonnay Los Carneros 1
Sutter Home Winery 1994 Zinfandel St. Helena 1
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