7702 Cedar Mountain Drive, Livermore CA 94550 - Winery: 925.606.7411 - Fax: 925.606.7308 - rhonda@woodfamilyvineyards.com
We found a jewel of a vineyard, with a total of 527 vines, in a very cool spot of the Livermore Valley. Nestled between the Wente Golf Course and the Sparkling Cellars, the small yield was thought to be the perfect amount for a blending varietal with our wines. What we got however was a classic Cabernet Franc which demanded a separate release. We acquiesced and though we steal a small amount for blending, we decided to bottle the rest on it’s own. With the high demand for cabernet franc we searched out an additional vineyard in Livermore Valley and found the Ghilmetti Vineyard. We harvested from this block also to blend with the grapes from our 527 block.
Cabernet Franc is so underappreciated everywhere but at Wood Family Vineyards. A perennial favorite this wine is rich and opulent with dark fruits of black plum and black cherry. We explore its depth through layers of dry-cured black olive, sun-dried tomato and tarragon. This wine fills every corner of your mouth with an explosion of black fruits. With its long, ripe fruit finish and substantial tannins it will stand up to food and the test of time.
