Our 2017 vintage displays aromas and flavors of cherry cola, red licorice and hints of raspberry. The palate is mighty with robust tannins and ripe red fruit flavors with a hint of peppercorn spice that leads to a smooth, lingering finish.

The St. Jean Estate Cabernet Franc blocks include 2 separate plantings (1987 and 1996) totaling 6.95 acres on the benchland leading to the winery from the valley floor. A near-perfect season in 2018 resulted in Cabernet Franc with great flavor and complexity. Over 20 months aging in American oak imparted supple, velvety textures and hints of vanilla to the wine.

This 2019 Cabernet Franc delivers an aromatic profile that hints at an herbal side, but ultimately delivers more floral and red fruit elements. The aromas are followed by flavors of violets, smoke, black cherries, pomegranate, plum, and incense.

This wine opens with inviting aromas of cherry, plum, black tea and a hint of tobacco. Rich, succulent fruit flavors are supported by soft tannin and balanced acidity. The wine finishes long with rich, toasty oak lingering on the palate.

Herbaceous aromas and flavors of green tobacco, bayleaf and pine. Light florals and hints of raspberry and black cherry pie. Medium-bodied with broad tannins and oak nuances of sweet cedar, tobacco leaf, toasted graham and clove.

Our 2020 Handmade Cabernet Franc opens with bright fruit aromas of cherry, plum and blueberry, and earthy notes of dried herbs and fresh mint. This wine is big and bold on the palate, with red fruit flavors of cherry, raspberry and plum. Medium-firm tannins are present on the long, creamy finish.

Black raspberry, plum, and vanilla bean aromas intertwine with herbaceous notes of green tobacco, bay leaf, pine. Medium-full bodied with broad tannins. Rich, sweet plum, and fresh blackberry greet the palate with notes of cinnamon, clove, toasted graham, and sweet cedar.