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Detert Family Vineyards, Oakville Cabernet Franc, 2022

Red Wine from California, United States
by Detert Family Vineyards
$139.99
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In the heart of Oakville, where Cabernet Sauvignon typically reigns supreme, Tom Detert has quietly built a reputation as one of Napa Valley's most dedicated champions of Cabernet Franc. His family vineyards tell a compelling story of both heritage and renewal, anchored by the East Block's old vines that have been producing fruit since 1949.

The 2022 vintage represents Detert's commitment to showcasing this noble variety's distinctive character even in challenging conditions. While many producers struggled with the complexities of the 2022 growing season, Detert's deep understanding of his vineyard sites and decades of experience with Cabernet Franc allowed him to craft a wine that captures the variety's signature elegance and aromatic complexity.

This bottling exemplifies why serious collectors have begun to recognize Detert as an essential producer for understanding Cabernet Franc's potential in Napa Valley. The contrast between fruit from the historic East Block vines and the newly replanted West Block creates layers of complexity that speak to both the vineyard's storied past and its carefully planned future.

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Antonio Galloni

90 points

"The 2022 Cabernet Franc is a very good wine in this challenging harvest. Succulent dark cherry, blood orange, spice, cedar and new leather build nicely, framed by soft, succulent contours that wrap it all together. There is a lot of density here, but this is impeccably done. This fruit was brought in on September 10th." —Antonio Galloni

More about Detert Family Vineyards

Third-generation growers who went pro in 2000, bringing serious Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon from their Oakville vineyard. Limited production means you can't count on these showing up everywhere, but when they do, you get wines with real structure and the kind of balance that speaks to careful work in a premium terroir. These Napa bottles won't break the bank for the quality you're getting.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Cabernet Franc

  • Vintage

    2022

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Organic

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Full Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

What Skurnik Wines has to say about this wine:

100% Cabernet FrancDetert-clone Cabernet Franc from the original 1949 plantingDetert Family Vineyards (Oakville AVA)Part of Historic To-Kalon VineyardAlluvial, Coombs gravelly loam; very deep, well-drained soilsHand-harvestedMultiple small lot fermentations (1 to 2.5 tons fermenters)Some lots spent 10-14 days on the skins for freshness and primary aroma developmentSome lots spent 20-30 days on the skins for tannin and secondary flavor developmentCombination of punch downs and pumpovers appliedAged 18 months in 225L French oak (60% new)14% abv

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

roasted lamb leg, grilled beef sirloin, mushroom risotto, roasted vegetables

Tasting Profile

Red cherry, plum, and herbal spice. Medium body with soft tannins, bright acidity, and a dry, mineral finish.

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