2005 Frank Family Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon comes from
50 acres of estate owned vines east of the Vaca Mountain range in
Napa’s Capell Valley. Advanced farming techniques, such as high-density
spacing, clonal-rootstock variation, and temperature and moisture
monitoring, are used to obtain optimum quality grapes.
The soils here are fertile, well drained, and clay-loam based, reminiscent
of the Rutherford Bench. The cold nights balance with the warm days
ensure long, even fruit ripening. In 2005 the grapes were harvested
between October 3rd and October 25th. The wine spent 24 months in
a mixture of 30% new and 70% once- and twice-filled French oak barrels
before bottling in November of 2007.
Todd Graff is the winemaker.
Production: 11,178 cases
81% Cabernet Sauvignon
14% Merlot
3% Petite Verdot
2% Cabernet Franc
In 2008 this wine is a dense inky purple color. The aromas are abundant;
expressing ripe briar-berries juicy black cherries and wild blueberries.
Notes of cassis, roasted chestnut, sandlewood, and earth intermingle
throughout, followed by suggestions of espresso bean and a hint of
cinnamon. The palate is lavish and vibrant, bursting with juicy black-raspberries,
cranberry marmalade and a touch of watermelon rind. The lively fruit
is balanced by well structured tannins providing a plush, yet structured
mouthfeel that is elegant and supple with lasting grip.
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