Detert Family Vineyards

Cabernet Franc 'East Block'

Cabernet Franc 'East Block'

Cabernet Franc East Block
  • Practicing Organic & Sustainable
  • 100% Cabernet Franc (Detert clone)
  • Detert Family Vineyards (Oakville AVA)
  • Originally planted in 1949, replanted in 1979 using cuttings from 1949 vines
  • Considered the first planting of Cabernet Franc in Napa Valley
  • Alluvial, Coombs gravelly loam; very deep, well-drained soils
  • Hand-harvested
  • Fermented in small stainless tanks with a combination of pumpover and punchdowns for 14 days
  • Aged 20 months in French oak (60% new)
  • 220 cases produced
  • 14% abv

 

 

Info

Vintage:
2022
Country:
United States
Region:
California
Appellation:
Oakville
Variety:
Cabernet Franc
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic

Sizes Available

Full Bottle US-DET-42-22 3/750ml

Press & Reviews

Wine Spectator
Score
93
Date
2025-08-20
"Blackberry and boysenberry compote notes are woven with accents of warm loam, licorice root and alder. Ends with subtle tugs of leather and walnut husk. Solid. Drink now through 2032."J.M."