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2018 Beringer Bancroft Ranch Howell Mountain Cabernet Franc

2018 Beringer Bancroft Ranch Howell Mountain Cabernet Franc

Beringer

2018 Beringer Bancroft Ranch Howell Mountain Cabernet Franc

$125.00
Bottle
Price $125.00
$1,500.00
Case (12)
Price $1,500.00

Technical Information

Varietal Cabernet Franc
Vintage 2018
Volume 750mL
Appellation Howell Mountain
Blend 94% Cabernet Franc, 6% Cabernet Sauvignon
Oak Treatment 100% French Oak (43% new)
Alcohol % 15.1%
Enclosure Type Cork
pH 3.69

Scores & Accolades

  • 93

    JamesSuckling.com

    “Aromas of currants, dried leaves, mocha, charred wood and toffee. It’s full-bodied with firm, ultra-fine tannins and a sleek, creamy texture. Layered and seamless. Delicious. Rather delicate finish.” - James Suckling, January 2021

  • 93

    Vinous

    “The 2018 Cabernet Franc Bancroft Ranch is laced with red cherry fruit, mint, rose petal and blood orange. Silky and medium in body, the Bancroft Ranch Cabernet is super-expressive today. Pliant fruit and impeccable balance will make it easy to drink pretty much upon release. This is an especially forward style of Franc, especially for Howell Mountain.” - Antonio Galloni, March 2021

Vintage

Vintage Note

February saw abundant rains, followed by lots of filtered light in spring and early summer. Both bud break and flowering occurred a bit late, but under ideal weather conditions, creating plentiful and even fruit set. Summer brought generous sun during the day and cooler marine influences, virtually uninterrupted by major heat spikes. The relatively mild summer followed by extended fall sunshine and moderate heat created near-ideal conditions for winemakers to allow their fruit to accumulate flavor complexity with gradual increases in sugar levels. Volume is looking great, up 20-30% increase over average crop quantity.

Vineyard

Howell Mountain AVA

Howell Mountain

Vineyard

Our Bancroft Ranch Vineyard Cabernet Franc is one of the select single vineyard wines blended into our Private Reserve. Bancroft Ranch sits on top of Howell Mountain at an elevation of 1770 feet with rolling hills, well-drained white volcanic ash soils, and a rock underlay. The fruit that comes from this mountaintop vineyard is concentrated, with currant flavors and thick skins yielding structured tannins.

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