Cabernet Franc is at its most compelling when the variety’s characteristic herbal aromatic signature is allowed to express itself unfettered by obvious oak. In this offering, the lack of new oak aromas and flavors serves to highlight the gorgeous interplay between red and dark fruit notes and the customary herbal aromas that separate this variety from its bigger offspring — Cabernet Sauvignon. With great entry acid and a dramatic mid-palate-to-finish momentum, this wine showcases a vision for Cabernet Franc that is in keeping with the world-class potential of the Ghielmetti Estate Vineyard and the Livermore Valley.