Long Meadow Ranch Winery
2024 Cabernet Franc
"Bear Canyon"
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 30 | Lot No. 70
Vintage: 2024
Long Meadow Ranch Winery
Cabernet Franc
Napa Valley
5 cases produced
Highlights
- 100% Cabernet Franc from our Bear Canyon vineyard, 1,200 feet up on the Mayacamas Mountains
- CCOF certified organic fruit from 34-year-old vines from the cooler mountain temps above Rutherford
- Aging in 100% French oak for 18 months, 50% new and 50% neutral
- Barrel selection of Cabernet Franc
Description
Crafted from 100% Cabernet Franc grown 1,200 feet above the Napa Valley floor, this barrel-selection bottling showcases the purity and power of the Bear Canyon Vineyard on the Mayacamas Mountains. Farmed organically from 34-year-old vines and shaped by cooler mountain temperatures above Rutherford, the fruit develops vibrant colorful tones, lifted aromatics, and exceptional natural structure. Aged 18 months in 100% French oak (50% new, 50% neutral), this is our smallest and most focused lot, resulting in an elegant, expressive Cabernet Franc of remarkable clarity, energy, and depth.
Wine Facts
- Single vineyard wine
- Sustainably produced
- Organically produced (also commonly called "organically grown")
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Justin Carr
Winemaker, Long Meadow Ranch Winery
A California native, Justin Carr refined his winemaking skills in Napa, Sonoma and New Zealand before joining Long Meadow Ranch. Inspired by the combination of science, art, and the active lifestyle of winemaking, Carr received degrees in both Economics and Viticulture & Enology from the Universities of California at Berkeley and Davis respectively. He went on to hold positions at Hourglass, Rudd, Lynmar, Craggy Range, Patz & Hall, and Cakebread before joining Long Meadow Ranch as our Napa Valley Winemaker. Justin lives in Napa with his wife and daughter.
Country born: United States
Education: Degrees in both Economics and Viticulture & Enology from the Universities of California at Berkeley and Davis respectively
Years in the wine industry: 15-20 years
Lakeshore Sport & Fitness
1320 West Fullerton
Chicago IL 60614
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Winery Distribution
Long Meadow Ranch Winery is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
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- United Arab Emirates (MMI)
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