Cabernet Franc is a red produced by Barnett Vineyards in Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley, United States. Made from Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Appellation: Spring Mountain District
Region: Napa Valley
Country: United States
Grapes: Cabernet Franc, Merlot
Tasting profile
Structure: full-bodied, high tannin, medium acidity, dry
An estate-grown Cabernet Franc from Barnett Vineyards' steep, high-elevation hillside on Spring Mountain, with a small share of Merlot. Red cherry and dark plum mingle with black tea, tobacco, sage and bay leaf, and a pink-peppercorn spice. It is full-bodied, with grainy, chalky mountain tannins and a velvety finish.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Napa Valley, United States
Napa Valley is a compact, sun-warmed valley in northern California, an hour or so above San Francisco, and it is the name that turned American wine into a serious global player.
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc is a red grape grown in both Bordeaux and the Loire Valley, and is one of the parent grapes of Cabernet Sauvignon.
Merlot
Merlot is a red grape from Bordeaux, one of the world's most planted varieties, valued for its softness, generosity and its role as a blending partner to Cabernet Sauvignon.
More wines
From Barnett Vineyards
- Merlot — Barnett Vineyards, Spring Mountain District
More red wines from Napa Valley
- Cabernet Sauvignon — Screaming Eagle, Oakville
- Cabernet Sauvignon — Mount Veeder Winery, Mount Veeder
- Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Oakville — Far Niente, Oakville
- Cabernet Franc — Ashes & Diamonds, Napa Valley
Frequently asked questions
Where is Cabernet Franc from?
Cabernet Franc is produced by Barnett Vineyards in Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley, United States.
What grapes are in Cabernet Franc?
Cabernet Franc is a blend of Cabernet Franc and Merlot.