Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc has long been the favorite grape varietal of William Jarvis. He believes that it grows exceptionally well in the Napa Valley and is particularly suited to the Jarvis cool climate vineyards. This versatile grape is used as a blending element of our flagship Lake William Blend and the principle ingredient of the Science Project wine. It is bottled also as a varietal wine. The Jarvis Cabernet Franc is barrel aged a for 23 months in 100% new French oak and bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Deep crimson red and enticing on the nose, our Cabernet Franc remains a cherished Jarvis favorite. This wine brings out elegantly nuanced aromas of dried herbs, caraway and luxurious dark berry fl flavors, alongside lush notes of all spice and tobacco leaf.
Ideal for pairing, this 100% Cabernet Franc varietal blend was aged for 26 months in new French oak barrels. Its medium to full body is textured, with alluring baked spices that are smooth and inviting on the palate. Both delicate and pronounced, it departs with a slow, lengthy fi nish.
Cabernet Franc has long been the favorite grape varietal of William Jarvis. He believes that it grows exceptionally well in the Napa Valley and is particularly suited to the Jarvis cool climate vineyards. This versatile grape is used as a blending element of our flagship Lake William Blend and the principle ingredient of the Science Project wine. It is bottled also as a varietal wine. The Jarvis Cabernet Franc is barrel aged 23 months in 100% new French oak and bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Cabernet Franc is a delightful stand-alone wine with its lavender color and enticing nose, it is one of our favorite varietals. Often used for blending, we continue our tradition of producing it as an unfined and unfiltered 100% varietal blend.
