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Former Spottswoode “STARR” stars with a 95 Point rating

Former and longtime Spottswoode winemaker Pam Starr has not skipped a beat. For decades now [...]

16
Dec
LAST CALL 4  The BEST Napa Cab Franc

The Story: Trespass is a small 5 acre all estate property in northwestern St. Helena [...]

31
Aug
Sorry, almost sold out, This  97 Point Spectacular Napa Cab Franc. “ A Napa version of the famous St. Emillion Cheval Blanc” Tiny Production

The Story: William Ferdinand Detert, known to friends and family as W.F., came to the [...]

27
Aug
WINE ALERT – 3 x 97 Point Napa Cabernet you NEED in YOUR cellar!

Rosemary Cakebread is among the most seasoned winemakers who have been instrumental in bringing Napa [...]

29
Jul
The Bridesmaid is Back, and WAW (What A Wine)
August 4, 2021

  After many years the Bridesmaid wines are being rebranded of sorts. Pam Starr (former [...]

Cabernet Franc Is on the Rise in Napa
August 22, 2020

Cabernet Franc Is on the Rise in Napa by Shana Clarke VinePair.com Cabernet Sauvignon Courtesy [...]

The Other Cabernet You Really Should Care About!!!
September 8, 2019

The Other Cabernet You Really Should Care About!!! BY JIM GORDON Wine Enthusiast Magazine In 1997, [...]

Blind Tasting Winner – Best Cab Franc in the world!
June 22, 2019

In a recent blind tasting of Cab Francs from around the world, the small Napa [...]

Napa’s BEST Cabernet Franc JUST arrived!
March 27, 2019

Trespass is a small 5 acre all estate property in northwestern St. Helena at the [...]

CAB FRANC VALUE IN A BOTTLE!
September 20, 2018

Lieu-dit is a French term for a small geographical area bearing a traditional name. The [...]

20% OFF Amazing TWO Barrel Cab Franc Surprise!
April 11, 2018

This 2013 Crauford bottling might be the smallest Cabernet Franc production in the Napa Valley [...]

Napa’s Best Cabernet Franc!
March 10, 2018

The 2014 harvest marks the 38th vintage for the Robert Keenan Winery. It all started [...]

Under $50.00 Cab Franc that will WOW YOU both on the palate as well as your wallet!
September 22, 2017

  After graduating from college in Vermont, winemaker, owner and native New Englander Ian Brand [...]

Multi-Dimensional 2 BARREL Cab Franc
May 22, 2017

Marilyn Crowley Crawford  was born and raised outside Falkirk, Scotland. She established CrauforD Wine Company in 1999 [...]

MOST AMAZING 94+ Point, 5 Barrel Napa Cab Franc
May 16, 2017

Not sure where to start, but the shortest way is to say that both Matt [...]

FRENCH LAUNDRY’S FAVE & HIGHEST RATED CAB FRANC EVER
February 7, 2017

  Almost 15 years ago Scott Palazzo was asked by Thomas Keller, “Chef Extraordinaire” and [...]

Cab Franc stunner
January 27, 2017

  John Skupny gained tons of experience at wineries around the world before landing the [...]

LAST CALL FOR OUR CAB FRANC OF THE MONTH
February 6, 2016

Kenefick Ranch Winery and Vineyard is owned by retired San Francisco neurosurgeon Dr. Thomas P. Kenefick, [...]

CAB FRANC OF THE MONTH
January 6, 2016

Kenefick Ranch Winery and Vineyard is owned by retired San Francisco neurosurgeon Dr. Thomas P. Kenefick, [...]

2 Barrel Knockout Cab Franc (only six cases allocated)
October 16, 2015

After 20 years working for the family brand, Karen Cakebread launched her own label Ziata in 2008. She had [...]

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