Ashes & Diamonds Napa Valley Cabernet Franc No.6 2019 artomana-txakolina Vintage 2018 began with good

Vintage 2018 began with good winter and early spring rainfall

cherry and cranberry

was warm and punctuated by occasional heat waves

the nose displays classic Eden Valley characters

rosehip a little spice the wine finishes lone dry with lovely refreshing acidity

Ashes & Diamonds Napa Valley Cabernet Franc No.6 2019 artomana-txakolina Vintage 2018 began with goodWhen Kashy Khaledi first acquired the Oak Knoll vineyard, many advised him to graft it over from Cabernet Franc to Cabernet Sauvignon. But, compelled to see what might come of these 30 year old vines if nourished correctly and farmed organically, he dug his heels in and kept the plantings intact. These vines now form the base of Ashes & Diamonds flagship wine and are joined by organic fruit from Los Carneros and Yountville. Also located in Napas