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I Brand and Family Cienega Valley Cabernet Franc DeRose Vineyard 2023

$3299

The DeRose Vineyard sits directly on top of the San Andreas Fault, which is not a figure of speech. The limestone the fault shoved up out of the ground is precisely why Ian Brand keeps coming back. Brand has built his name on the odd, overlooked corners of the Central Coast, sites nobody else bothers to farm, and this Cabernet Franc is his argument for them. It's the savory, mineral version of the grape: wild red berries, crushed rock, green peppercorn, dried herbs. Medium-bodied and light on its feet, with fine chalky tannins rather than a wall of them. Cab Franc as a Loire drinker would recognize it, grown on California limestone.

Shipping

Every step of the journey is managed to uphold the integrity of each bottle.

  • Nationwide Access: Flat-rate shipping available to most U.S. states with delivery in 3-5 business days.
  • Temperature-Monitored Shipping: We closely monitor weather conditions and make informed decisions to ensure shipments travel safely, with insulated packaging and refrigerated transport available when required.
  • Wine-Specific Protective Packaging: Specialized materials designed to maintain label integrity and prevent breakage during transit.
  • Provenance Assured: All wines are maintained in climate-controlled conditions at our shop until the moment of dispatch.

Returns & Exchanges

We stand behind every bottle we sell.

  • If the wine is less than 10 years old and it is corked, you may return it to us for a full refund or exchange within 60 days of purchase. You must show us proof of purchase. We understand that you may not live near a shop and that it is difficult to ship open bottles of wine to us, so if there's any problem feel free to Contact Us and we'll work it out.
  • For wines older than 10 years, the consumer bears the risk of a faulty cork, but we accept returns of older bottles if the wine is faulty as a result of improper storage. Please come by the store or Contact Us if there is a problem.
  • We may, at our discretion and to the extent permitted by law, accept returns of unopened wines within 30 days of purchase if they were properly stored by the purchaser, subject to a 15% re-stocking fee.

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Saturday: 12pm - 5pm

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Email: help@flatiron-wines.com
Phone: (415) 780-1405


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Wine Enthusiast

94 points

"Complex aromas of cherry paste, rose hips, hibiscus potpourri, and light game make for a heady nose on this bottling from a historic vineyard south of Hollister. The palate adds persistent acidity and a firm texture to the equation, giving a long life to the red fruit, dank herb, and gamy meat flavors." —Matt Kettmann

More about I Brand and Family

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Cabernet Franc

  • Vintage

    2023

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Organic

  • Style

    Fruity

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Full Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Grilled lamb, seared duck breast, or roasted mushrooms with lentils.

Tasting Profile

Dry, medium-bodied red. Red berries and crushed stone with green peppercorn and dried herbs. Fine chalky tannins, refreshing finish.