Mystery Cabernet Franc Yountville Napa Valley 2017

If you got some of the mystery Merlot we shared a couple of months ago, you may already be clued in on the iconic and fabulous Napa producer behind this wine.

Today, we’re bringing you a double-97-point Cabernet Franc from the same folks who are widely considered the upper crust of top Napa estates – and we’re pretty giddy to have access to a rare beauty like this. Over $160 off the winery price and free shipping on 2+ bottles make it all the dreamier... the only downside is we don’t have nearly as much as we’d like! Do not delay!

One glowing critical review had this to say: “This is such a fascinating bottle of Cabernet Franc that puts on a masterful display of refinement, structure and purity as it also highlights the amazing characteristics this varietal can offer” – and let’s not forget it comes from an estate that’s cracked the 100-point barrier more than a handful of times! This 100% Cabernet Franc comes from the thought-provoking 2017 vintage – a year marked by devastating heat, although some producers (like this one) were able to salvage more-than-solid fruit and produce wines of impeccable balance, ripeness, and concentration.

Ample black fruits stampede to the forefront – with black currants, plums, and blackberries coalescing with plush layers of wild herbs, red rose petals, mocha, tobacco, cedar, pencil lead, and scorched earth. Luscious and smooth tannins and a gorgeous balance with an enduring finish make this all the more enticing. We’re justifiably blown away and know you will be, too, when you get a taste of this!

If you simply can’t help but try to uncover the mystery, here are a few hints. But do hurry, friends – there’s just no telling how long this might last!

- A visit to Bordeaux in the late 90s inspired this European immigrant to start his own estate, a partnership he undertook with his son.

- The entire valley floor estate was replanted in the early 2000s, with a winery following soon after.

- This 2015 vintage was the first made by a then-rising-star winemaker (and now a frequent participant in the 100 Point Club), who was suggested by the one and only Heidi Barrett.

Most people who know this wine and winery continue to pronounce it incorrectly.

Think you know what (and who) it is? No matter – we know you’ll be ecstatic either way when it shows up at your door! Don’t miss this epic chance at a life-altering Cabernet Franc from a Napa legend for an unbeatable price!

PAIRING IDEAS: The herbal Mediterranean feel of lamb dolmas will be the ideal accompaniment to this spiced, smoky, and luscious Cab Franc.