Ashes & Diamonds Napa Valley Cabernet Franc No.6 2019 artomana-txakolina les marnes bleues

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with notes of wild berries and bramble framed by subtle elegant tannins providing structure and depth

was warm and punctuated by occasional heat waves

the nose displays classic Eden Valley characters

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Ashes & Diamonds Napa Valley Cabernet Franc No.6 2019 artomana-txakolina les marnes bleuesWhen Kashy Khaledi first acquired the Oak Knoll vineyard, many advised him to graft it over from Cabernet Franc to Cabernet Sauvignon. But, compelled to see what might come of these 30 year old vines if nourished correctly and farmed organically, he dug his heels in and kept the plantings intact. These vines now form the base of Ashes & Diamonds flagship wine and are joined by organic fruit from Los Carneros and Yountville. Also located in Napas