Estate Cabernet Franc

The 2021 season was one of exceptional quality and will be remembered for low yields with intensely flavored, small berries and incredible color. Here in St. Helena, rain started in January and then almost no notable precipitation for the rest of the season. Budbreak was early April followed by flowering and bloom in May. The summer saw early and even ripening throughout. Harvest started on August 13th, picking Sauvignon Blanc and finished with the last red grapes coming in September 27th. Overall, the 2021 Crocker & Starr wines are showing brilliant concentration and intense color, which will lead to full-bodied, age-worthy wines.