Vinum Cellars Cabernet Franc The Scrapper

An expressive bouquet of blackberries, blueberries, and black currants with bell pepper, violets and tobacco in the background. The flavors are intense full of dark fruit, mocha, and graphite. Vinum Cellars was founded in 1997 in the Napa Valley by winemakers Richard Bruno and Chris Condos. Their focus was then, and remains, to search California’s coastal vineyards and special microclimates to discover the best vineyards grown by the state’s best growers.

Grape Varietal: Cabernet Franc

Feature: Sustainable, Vegan, Single Vineyard

Country: United States

Region: California

Appellation: Sierra Foothills

Grape Profile: Cabernet Franc is known for its strong aromas, high acidity, and tannins. It produces wines that are intense with red and dark fruits, earthy notes and herbaceous character.

Region Profile: The Sierra Foothills AVA, established in 1987, is a large and historic American Viticultural Area located along the western slopes of the Sierra Nevada mountains in eastern California. Spanning parts of eight counties, including El Dorado, Amador, and Calaveras, this AVA covers over 2.6 million acres, making it one of California’s largest.

Pair with: Pair with: Grilled, hearty meat dishes like barbecued ribs, lamb chops, and roasted duck. Aged cheeses like Manchego, Gouda, and blue. Vegetarian dishes like roasted vegetables or mushroom risotto.