Bancroft Ranch Vineyard Cabernet Franc
⏳ Drinking Window
2024 - 2034
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Classic roasted rack of lamb with rosemary, pan-seared duck breast, or wild mushroom risotto.
✨ Technical Specifications
Sourced from the prestigious Bancroft Ranch vineyard, situated high atop the rugged slopes of Howell Mountain in Napa Valley, this Cabernet Franc is a testament to mountain viticulture. Acquired by Beringer in the 1980s, the vineyard's white volcanic ash soils and high elevation—sitting well above the valley fog line—force the vines to struggle, resulting in small, intensely concentrated berries. Historically, Beringer's exploration of Howell Mountain terroir helped define the rugged, structured style of the region's reds. This single-vineyard bottling highlights the grape's savory complexity, blending rich dark fruit with signature notes of graphite, dried herbs, and cocoa, all framed by robust mountain tannins and refined French oak aging.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1876 by German immigrant brothers Jacob and Frederick Beringer, Beringer Vineyards holds the historic distinction of being the oldest continuously operating winery in Napa Valley. Anchored in St. Helena, the estate spans prime viticultural land across northern California, drawing fruit from well-draining alluvial fans, volcanic benchlands, and cooler southern AVA pockets such as Oak Knoll and Carneros. Across its celebrated white wine portfolio, Beringer emphasizes balance, varietal purity, and stylistic diversity—from the mineral-driven tension of the Napa Valley Sauvignon Blancs to the layered, barrel-fermented opulence of its Private Reserve and Luminus Chardonnays. Viticulture focuses rigorously on third-party certified sustainable farming practices, water conservation, and soil health across all estate vineyards. By bridging time-honored European cellar traditions with modern precision vinification, Beringer maintains an internationally revered benchmark status in contemporary California winemaking.