Steinhauer Ranch Vineyard Cabernet Franc
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Typically best enjoyed 5 to 15 years from the vintage release, though exceptional vintages can cellar beautifully for up to 20 years.
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Roasted rack of lamb with rosemary, pan-seared duck breast, or hearty wild mushroom risotto.
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Hailing from the rugged, high-elevation slopes of Howell Mountain in Napa Valley, Beringer's Steinhauer Ranch Vineyard Cabernet Franc is a testament to mountain viticulture. Named in honor of Beringer's legendary long-time vineyard manager, Bob Steinhauer, this vineyard sits at an elevation of nearly 1,800 feet, safely above the fog line. Here, vines struggle in nutrient-poor, volcanic soils rich in iron and tufa, forcing them to produce small, concentrated berries. The resulting wine is a powerful, deeply structured expression of Cabernet Franc, characterized by intense dark fruit, crushed stone minerality, signature graphite notes, and savory dried herbs. Beringer, founded in 1876 as one of Napa's pioneering estates, utilizes traditional French oak aging to refine the robust mountain tannins, creating a wine of remarkable depth and historical resonance.
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Founded in 1876 by German brothers Jacob and Frederick Beringer, Beringer Vineyards is the oldest continuously operating winery in California's Napa Valley, located in the historic town of St. Helena. Renowned for its pioneering gravity-fed stone winery and historic hand-dug aging tunnels, the estate has spent nearly a century and a half perfecting its craft across exceptional Napa and Sonoma terroirs. Beringer is celebrated for its commitment to quality, notably exemplified by its flagship Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon and Private Reserve Chardonnay, alongside acclaimed single-vineyard expressions like Bancroft Ranch. Today, the estate remains a benchmark of Napa Valley winemaking, blending rich heritage with a dedication to expressive, structured, and age-worthy wines.