Climate

Sodaro Estate Winery is situated within the Coombsville AVA which is recognized for having a climate that is more moderate than other parts of the Napa Valley. The San Pablo Bay influences temperatures in Coombsville by minimizing the extremes of heat and cold, thus extending the growing season and increasing the potential for flavor and color maturation.

Soil

Bale Clay, Forward Gravelly, and Sobrante Loam

Vinification

All Sodaro Estate wines are crafted by Bill and Dawnine Dyer from our own estate grown fruit. Aged in 100% French Oak, this wine is a single vineyard 100% Cabernet Franc.

Vintage Details

The 2008 growing season was marked by dramatic variances in weather conditions. Periods of thick frost in the Spring lead to extraordinary heat spikes in the late Summer, with low overall rain totals throughout the maturation period. These challenging conditions handed to us by Mother Nature gave us a harvest half the size of 2007’s total yield, yet produced fruit with fine balance, great concentrations of flavor, and fragrant aromatic qualities, resulting in a spectacular outcome and a truly epic 2008 vintage.

Tasting Notes

Our 2008 Sodaro Felicity Cabernet Franc projects deep, limpid hues of brilliant garnet and ruby. This marvelous wine delights with aromas of bright cherry, sweet red pepper and ripe green olive. Our lively and exuberant 2008 Cabernet Franc is medium bodied offering smooth tannins that provide structure and a satisfying finish.

Alcohol

13.8%