Detert Family Vineyards
East Block Cuvee 1949
2019 Cabernet Franc
Oakville
Auction 25 | Lot No. 32
Vintage: 2019
Detert Family Vineyards
East Block Cuvee 1949
Cabernet Franc
Oakville
5 cases produced
Highlights
- Your wine was sourced from our historic East Block Cabernet Franc vines, the oldest Cabernet Franc vines in the Napa Valley
- These historic vines were planted in 1949 and have been farmed by our family since 1954
- The East Block is located within the original To Kalon Vineyard in Oakville
- Your wine is 100% Cabernet Franc
Description
The Detert Cuvee 1949 East Block Cabernet Franc is a rare jewel. Sourced from our 7-acres of old vines within the historic To Kalon Vineyard, this is a heritage clone of Cabernet Franc whose lineage stretches back to the early history of grape growing in Napa Valley. Planted by in 1949 by Martin Stelling, then the owner of To Kalon, these rare Cabernet Franc vines have been farmed by our family for nearly 70 years. The unique site, vine age and clone, produce a distinctive, classic profile and a delicious, totally compelling Cabernet Franc.
Wine Facts
- Wine is unfiltered
- Single vineyard wine
- Sustainably produced
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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