CABERNET FRANC NAPA VALLEY
Tastings that include Cabernet Franc in Napa Valley!
Itinerary
- 10.00am Tasting at Gandona Estate
- 12.00pm Lunch
- 01.00pm Tasting at Handwritten Wines
- 03.00pm Tasting at Ashes & Diamonds
Gandona Estate
Handwritten Wines
The first vintage of Cabernet Franc at Handwritten Wines was in 2018. Although it is highly allocated to members, you might still be able to taste it during one of their classic or Bread & Butter wine experiences. The 1.5 acre vineyard is in Calistoga which benefits from volcanic soil and higher diurnal range than most of Napa Valley.
The tasting will be in a comparative format of 100% Cabernet Sauvignons from specific AVAs – all of them are hillside, 2-acre vineyards and vines are from the same clone – which is really ideal to find out which Napa Valley AVA is your favorite.
Yountville is also lovely for lunch at Michelin star restaurants or to take in the Art Walk with a mid-day stroll through town.
Ashes & Diamonds
Situated just north of the City of Napa, next to Bistro Don Giovanni, Ashes & Diamonds was built in 2017. Beautiful Estate with tall glass walls around the tasting room and vintage deco – very stylish. Cabernet Franc is part of a lot of what they produce. Rosé of Cabernet Franc, 100% Cabernet Franc from volcanic clay & sandy loam soils and Grand Vin which is Cab Franc blended with Merlot – all great wines made by Steve Matthiasson. They also have 100% cabs from single vineyards in Atlas Peak and Rutherford. Our host, Casey, was genuinely kind & knowledgeable!
Pictured here is the cheese tray pairing with 4 cheeses, salted butter, jam and focaccia bread made daily – yum! We haven’t tried it yet but they do offer lunch & pairings since they have a full commercial kitchen at the winery. That menu looked great too!
Tastings
Handwritten tasting experiences are available 7 days a week from 10am to 6pm by appointment only.
Member Circle
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Our Wines
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