Tasting Notes:
Seamlessly woven in black cherry and cocoa, our flagship Cabernet is sumptuous and seductive in structure and complexity. The palate off ers flavors of hazelnut, baked plum, and cloves while brilliant acidity on the finish balances the concentration of flavors and tannins.
Vineyards:
The S&J Vineyard is made up of 206 acres of land located east of the Vaca Mountain range in Napa’s Capell Valley. Purchased in 2000, it is named for Darryl Frank’s children, Stella and Jeremy, and is planted to 58 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon, along with 9 acres of Petite Sirah and 9 acres of Zinfandel. e soils are fertile, well-drained and clay loam-based, reminiscent of the Rutherford Bench.
Th e Benjamin Vineyard is located east of Conn Creek Road in the heart of the Rutherford AVA. Purchased by Rich Frank in 2012, the 87-acre parcel was formerly known as Wood Ranch was renamed for Paul Frank’s son, and is planted with 50 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon, 8 acres of Petit Verdot, and 2 acres each of Zinfandel, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot. The vineyard is composed of gravelly loam soil as a result of sediment from the Conn Creek and Napa River which flowed through the region thousands of years ago.
Additional vineyard sources: Round Pond Estate in Rutherford, Delouise, and Shooting Star Vineyards located in Napa Valley.
- Varietal Composition:
- 90% Cabernet Sauvignon
- 9% Merlot
- 1% Cabernet Franc
- Cooperage: 20 months in 33% new and 67% once and twice-filled French oak barrels.
- ACID: 0.67 g/100ml
- pH: 3.63
- ALCOHOL: 14.5%