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 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.