Assessment
2012 Cabernet Sauvignon
Oakville
bone dry |
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very sweet |
light body |
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very full bodied |
soft, gentle |
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very crisp |
no tannins |
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heavy tannins |
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Winemaker, VHR, Vine Hill Ranch
Raised in California's wine country with family roots in Luxembourg, Francoise received an enology degree from UC Davis. After post-graduate work at the University of Bordeaux and an apprenticeship at Chateau Haut-Brion, Francoise returned to the Napa Valley.
In 1993, Francoise joined Araujo Estate, soon stepping into the role of winemaker. The reputation of the vineyard and the Phillips Family's determination to craft a wine of place drew Francoise to VHR in 2008.
Country born: United States
Education: UC Davis
University of Bordeaux
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
Honors / Awards:
SF Chronicle Winemaker of the Year (2020)
Winemaking Philosophy:
I collaborate closely in the field with vineyard manager, Michael Wolf, to cultivate a wine that is dynamic, powerful and elegant; a soulful expression of the site.
4140 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield CA 93309
661-633-9463
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VHR, Vine Hill Ranch | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Assessment | 22 |
THE DEBATE | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 21 | |
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Oakville Ranch Vineyards | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Cole Cannonball | 20 |
VHR, Vine Hill Ranch | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Assessment | 20 |
Dos Lagos Vineyards | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Atlas Peak | 19 | |
Salvestrin | 2012 | Red Wine | St. Helena | 20th Anniversary Blend | 19 |
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Etude | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Vine Hill Ranch | 18 |
Ovid Napa Valley | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 18 | |
VHR, Vine Hill Ranch | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Assessment | 18 |
Ladera Vineyards | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Two Mountains | 17 |
Lail Vineyards | 2011 | Sauvignon Blanc | Napa Valley | Henry IV | 17 |
Paradigm Winery | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | 17 | |
Quintessa | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Dragon’s Terraces | 17 |
Spottswoode Estate Vineyard and Winery | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | 17 | |
VHR, Vine Hill Ranch | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Assessment | 17 |
Etude | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | 16 | |
Lail Vineyards | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Henry III | 16 |
Laird Family Estate | 2010 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | 16 | |
Miner Family Winery | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 16 | |
VHR, Vine Hill Ranch | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Assessment | 16 |
Artesa Winery | 1999 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Bookends Blend | 6 |
Oakford Vineyards | 1997 | Cabernet Sauvignon (100%) | Oakville | 3 |
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