The Debate Box Cabernet Franc Rutherford Napa Valley California 2017

The Debate Box - Cabernet Franc Rutherford, Napa Valley California 2017

There are 3 wines in this box with 3 different vineyards.

This box consists of:
1 bottle Sleeping Lady Vineyard Cabernet Franc 15.2%
1 bottle Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Franc 15.2%
1 bottle of Stagecoach Vineyard Cabernet Franc 15.1%

Bettinelli's Sleeping Lady Vineyard is located on the southern tip of the Yountville foothills in the alluvial Mayacamas Bench. The vineyard is named for the distinctive foothills behind the property, which look like a woman laying on her side.

The fabled Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard is nestled on the warm valley floor, cultivating a remarkable Cabernet Franc with granular tannins and a full-bodied mouthfeel. The biggest secret of To Kalon is its acidity. Due to its location on the west side of the Valley tucked against the Mayacamas Mountain Range, the setting sun hides behind the mountains early in the day which protects the acidity content of the berries. With a mere 10% of Cabernet Franc planted at Beckstoffer To Kalon, THE DEBATE is excited to share this expression of the varietal.

Stagecoach Vineyard is the largest contiguous vineyard in Napa Valley. The 1,100 acres of rocky, volcanic terroir extend from the southern edge of Pritchard Hill overlooking Oakville to the westernmost regions of the Atlas Peak appellation. Our Cabernet Franc block is located at the furthest northwestern block of Stagecoach at an elevation of 1,500 feet. The terroir is known for its volcanic, rocky and iron-rich soil creating wines with power and density yet balanced with acidity.