Third Century Cabernet Franc
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2030
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck breast, grilled pork chops with rosemary, and earthy portobello mushroom dishes.
✨ Technical Specifications
Beringer, established in 1876 by brothers Jacob and Frederick, stands as one of Napa Valley's most historic and enduring winemaking icons. The 'Third Century' label pays tribute to this remarkable legacy, celebrating the winery's transition into its third century of crafting exceptional wines. This Cabernet Franc showcases the grape's expressive California character, where the state's abundant sunshine coexists with cooling maritime breezes. Typically featuring a blend dominated by Cabernet Franc, the wine undergoes traditional fermentation and aging in oak barrels to soften its structure. It reveals a classic profile of ripe red berries, dark plum, and the varietal's signature hints of dried herbs, sweet tobacco, and subtle baking spice, presenting a harmonious balance of fruit and refined tannins.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1876 by brothers Jacob and Frederick Beringer, Beringer Vineyards holds the distinction of being California's oldest continuously operating winery, situated in the heart of St. Helena in Napa Valley. Pioneers of early Napa winemaking, the Beringer brothers engineered hand-dug limestone caves and gravity-fed cellars to craft refined, ageworthy wines. Today, owned by Treasury Wine Estates, the historic estate maintains an uncompromising dedication to site-specific viticulture across prime Napa Valley and Knights Valley terroirs. Beringer is internationally celebrated for its flagship Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay, alongside complex single-vineyard expressions and botrytized dessert wines like Nightingale.