Franciscan
Monterey County, California
The Franciscan Cabernet takes the best of Napa and makes something spectacular
ABOUT THIS WINE:
Franciscan
Cabernet Sauvignon
Franciscan has a long tradition of crafting Cabernet Sauvignon with a highly meticulous approach. This is a tradition they are proud to continue today. They source grapes from Napa Valley’s renowned Oakville, Rutherford, and Oak Knoll District AVAs. Only the finest lots showcasing richness, body, and character are included in each bottle of Franciscan Cabernet Sauvignon. The lots are aged in small French oak barrels for 20 months to concentrate flavors and add a kiss of toasty vanillin flavor. After aging, they blend the best of the lots, along with other classic Bordeaux varieties, to create a wine of great character and complexity with layers of intense, rich, dark fruit flavors
NOTE: This is NOT a Firstleaf Exclusive Wine.
Due to state registrations, we cannot ship this wine to AL, AZ, CO, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, ME, MI, MO, NJ, NV, NY, OH,ABOUT THIS WINE
Franciscan
Cabernet Sauvignon
Franciscan has a long tradition of crafting Cabernet Sauvignon with a highly meticulous approach. This is a tradition they are proud to continue today. They source grapes from Napa Valley’s renowned Oakville, Rutherford, and Oak Knoll District AVAs. Only the finest lots showcasing richness, body, and character are included in each bottle of Franciscan Cabernet Sauvignon. The lots are aged in small French oak barrels for 20 months to concentrate flavors and add a kiss of toasty vanillin flavor. After aging, they blend the best of the lots, along with other classic Bordeaux varieties, to create a wine of great character and complexity with layers of intense, rich, dark fruit flavors
NOTE: This is NOT a Firstleaf Exclusive Wine.
Due to state registrations, we cannot ship this wine to AL, AZ, CO, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, ME, MI, MO, NJ, NV, NY, OH,
WINE REGION:
Monterey County
Not to be confused with Monterey AVA, Monterey County is a larger designation that also includes the Carmel and San Antonio valleys, among others. Encompassing three distinct zones at the northern end of the Central Coast, Monterey County produces vast amounts of high-quality Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling and Pinot Gris. For reds, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon have often been replaced by Pinot Noir, Syrah and Grenache in recent years. These cooler-climate grapes achieve greatness through the influence of Monterey Bay, which pushes cold fogs and chilly afternoon winds down the Salinas Valley, tempering the sun's heat and allowing a long, moderate ripening season.
WINE REGION
Monterey County
Not to be confused with Monterey AVA, Monterey County is a larger designation that also includes the Carmel and San Antonio valleys, among others. Encompassing three distinct zones at the northern end of the Central Coast, Monterey County produces vast amounts of high-quality Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling and Pinot Gris. For reds, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon have often been replaced by Pinot Noir, Syrah and Grenache in recent years. These cooler-climate grapes achieve greatness through the influence of Monterey Bay, which pushes cold fogs and chilly afternoon winds down the Salinas Valley, tempering the sun's heat and allowing a long, moderate ripening season.
FLAVOR PROFILE:
Pairs well with…
Barbecue Chicken, Wild Game, Roasted Duck
Pairs well with…
Barbecue Chicken, Wild Game, Roasted Duck
FLAVOR PROFILE
Pairs well with…
Barbecue Chicken, Wild Game, Roasted Duck
Pairs well with…
Barbecue Chicken, Wild Game, Roasted Duck
TASTING NOTES:
Plum
Vanilla
Black Cherry
Vivid garnet in color with perfumed and inviting aromas of rich dark cherry, plum, chocolate, and layered undertones of vanilla, clove, black pepper, and sage. A well-balanced expression of fruit and oak elements fills the palate with cassis, bright cherry, dark berry, toast, cedar, and a hint of vanilla. Round but structured, with well-knit tannins that impart texture and length on the finish.
TASTING NOTES
Plum
Vanilla
Black Cherry
Vivid garnet in color with perfumed and inviting aromas of rich dark cherry, plum, chocolate, and layered undertones of vanilla, clove, black pepper, and sage. A well-balanced expression of fruit and oak elements fills the palate with cassis, bright cherry, dark berry, toast, cedar, and a hint of vanilla. Round but structured, with well-knit tannins that impart texture and length on the finish.
ABOUT THE BRAND:
Franciscan
Franciscan was founded in 1973 by two early Napa Valley pioneers, Justin Meyer and Raymond Duncan. They began with an inaugural vintage of Cabernet Sauvignon in 1975, and Cabernet remains the backbone of Franciscan to this day. Over the years, they have also loved producing varietals such as Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Rosé, and Blends. For over 40 years, Franciscan winemakers have sourced their grapes from some of the best vineyards in California, crafting lots slowly and carefully for the fuller body with unmistakable character.
ABOUT THE BRAND
Franciscan
Franciscan was founded in 1973 by two early Napa Valley pioneers, Justin Meyer and Raymond Duncan. They began with an inaugural vintage of Cabernet Sauvignon in 1975, and Cabernet remains the backbone of Franciscan to this day. Over the years, they have also loved producing varietals such as Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Rosé, and Blends. For over 40 years, Franciscan winemakers have sourced their grapes from some of the best vineyards in California, crafting lots slowly and carefully for the fuller body with unmistakable character.