Ashes & Diamonds Cabernet Franc 2023 (750ml) *

Cabernet Franc doesn't always get top billing in Napa Valley, where Cabernet Sauvignon tends to dominate, but on its own the grape leans toward a more aromatic, red-fruited expression with a leafy, savory edge that sets it apart. This bottling from Ashes & Diamonds is a varietal Cabernet Franc from the 2023 vintage, made in a style that plays to those cooler, more perfumed instincts rather than chasing sheer power.