Aromas of mint and sweet roasted peppers with a touch of spice. memories of dried roses and dark cherries with tingles of spices on the palate. Classic leather notes on the finish.

Vineyard Notes

Grapes for the 2013 Smith Wooten Cabernet Franc come from Flinn Vineyard. This tiny 1-1/2 acre vineyard is situated on a west facing slope of the Silverado Trail in the heart of the Cabernet Franc growing region, the Oak Knoll District. A porous volcanic sub- structure beneath the topsoil provides superb drainage.

Winemaker Daniel Benton hand tends this plot and knows each vine intimately. This special attention by the Winemaker created a wine with layers of complexity. As the result of his efforts, the grapes are fat, ripe and loaded with varietal flavors.

The combination of vineyard location, soil and vineyard practices yields fully mature fruit with true Cabernet Franc varietal characteristics. Production is very limited.

Winemaker Daniel Benton & Smith Wooton have created a series of award winning Cabernet Franc wines since 1995.