2022 Mt. Brave
Cabernet Franc

“Originally intended as a blending component for the Cabernet Sauvignon, winemaker Chris Carpenter was so struck by the wine’s signature that he chose to bottle it on its own…the wine takes on a distinct profile, with an intense forest berry character that carries through to the tannins…they’re finely grained and seamlessly integrated, forming a solid foundation for layers of blackberry fruit, rich brown baking spice, dark salted chocolate, and a piercing graphite minerality that spreads across the palate with thrilling precision. It’s a structural marvel…all the more impressive in the challenging 2022 vintage. Enjoy now for its up-front decadence…or cellar it and watch it evolve into something truly magical over the next 20 to 30 years.”

99 Points – Jonathan Cristaldi, Decanter, July 2025