Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard
Cabernet Franc
St. Helena
This Cabernet Franc from Beckstoffer Dr. Crane is the rarest of the rare. In most years we co-ferment it with our block of Cabernet Sauvignon, but in some years we chose to ferment a small portion alone from this iconic vineyard with the hopes of finding greatness. In 2023 we found greatness. Just what the Doctor (Crane) ordered. Only 75 cases were produced.
2023 Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard Cabernet Franc
- Grower Site Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard
- Appellation St. Helena
- Soil Gravelly loam
- Climate Warm to hot days tempered by coastal fog
- Vines Block A (Rows 1 thru 16), set on 100% Clone 6 Cabernet Sauvignon