Nestled deep in the Chiles Valley District. The land around Maxville Lake was formerly known as Rancho Catacula. In 1844, Governor Manuel Micheltorena gave Joseph Chiles the 8,000 acre Rancho Catacula Land Grant. The winery was purchased by Maxville Lake in 2014. Deep red with red fruit aromas and sweet spice. The Cabernet Franc is combined with 5% Petite Sirah, delivering flavors of cranberry and sweet currants with vanilla spice. Medium finish with integrated tannins ending with oak tones.
Nestled deep in the Chiles Valley District. The land around Maxville Lake was formerly known as Rancho Catacula. In 1844, Governor Manuel Micheltorena gave Joseph Chiles the 8,000 acre Rancho Catacula Land Grant. The winery was purchased by Maxville Lake in 2014. Deep red with red fruit aromas and sweet spice. The Cabernet Franc is combined with 5% Petite Sirah, delivering flavors of cranberry and sweet currants with vanilla spice. Medium finish with integrated tannins ending with oak tones.
Jun 25th, 2017
Not a bad offering for the 2014, vanilla, cedar, honey, oak, bright and juicy fruits on the palate, more acid than I’m used to on a new world Cab Franc but still very enjoyable. 14.5%
Not a bad offering for the 2014, vanilla, cedar, honey, oak, bright and juicy fruits on the palate, more acid than I’m used to on a new world Cab Franc but still very enjoyable. 14.5%
Apr 5th, 2021
Wild cherry and cocoa on the nose. Surprisingly fruit forward — heavy black raspberries and cherries. Medium bodied tannic structure with a slightly astringent mouthfeel. Nice finish.
Wild cherry and cocoa on the nose. Surprisingly fruit forward — heavy black raspberries and cherries. Medium bodied tannic structure with a slightly astringent mouthfeel. Nice finish.
Aug 10th, 2019
Aroma of cherry, blackberry and alcohol. Tastes of chewy raspberries with cocoa and a plum finish.
Aroma of cherry, blackberry and alcohol. Tastes of chewy raspberries with cocoa and a plum finish.
May 8th, 2019
2014 vintage. Very cool story - French winemaker making wine in northern cali. Upon opening the wine has a smokey note that blew off to heavy cherry and a touch of vanilla. Plum and dark fruit mid-palate. Pretty dusty. Lovely dark fruit finish.
2014 vintage. Very cool story - French winemaker making wine in northern cali. Upon opening the wine has a smokey note that blew off to heavy cherry and a touch of vanilla. Plum and dark fruit mid-palate. Pretty dusty. Lovely dark fruit finish.
Apr 22nd, 2017
Napa Valley, California, USA
