St. Helena

Cabernet Franc / 2019

Brilliant red in color, this medium-bodied Cabernet Franc is refreshingly approachable. Ripe, red fruit with a touch of chocolate, violet, and blueberry express themselves on the nose while it’s luscious and rich flavors are layered with cassis and a touch of violet leading to a long and memorable finish.

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Tasting Notes

Story

Founded in 1857, Buena Vista is California’s first premium winery. ChateauBuena Vista honors the indelible presence of Buena Vista Winery as an icon ofCalifornia winemaking and innovation. We celebrate the winery’s historic contribution to Napa wine by offering this Cabernet Franc from St. Helena.

Winemaker’s Notes

2019 was a near picture-perfect growing season that began in late February followed by a mild Spring yielding uniform grape clusters. Temperatures remained moderate to cool throughout the season with 2019 being considered one of the coolest vintages of the past decade. The cooler temperatures allowed for a longer hangtime resulting in an even and temperate harvest.

The grapes for this Cabernet Franc, St. Helena were hand harvested on October 11 before being fermented in open top fermenters and aged in 35% new French oak barrels for 20 months before being bottled unfiltered.