“There are just 56 cases of the stellar 2020 Cabernet Franc, a blend of 75% Cabernet Franc, 17% Merlot, 3% each Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec and 2% Petit Verdot, the emphasis is on blueberries and black cherries. Medium to full-bodied, it's velvety in texture, with lingering notes of purple raspberries on the finish. Hertelendy says it's his favorite of his 2020s, and it's easy to see why.” — Robert Parker Wine Advocate, 95 Points

Hertelendy Vineyards specializes in producing Bordeaux varietals from premium mountain fruit, including Oakville, Pritchard Hill, Howell Mountain, Atlas Peak, Coombsville, and our very own 4+ acre Crystal Springs mountainside 1365 ft elevation (35 ft below the Howell Mountain AVA) planted in 1993 . Theyalso produce a Russian River Valley Chardonnay from the legendary Ritchie Vineyard. With a limited total annual production of 750 cases, their focus is producing unparalleled wines of superior quality with a commitment towards excellence. 

Founder and Vintner Ralph Hertelendy and winemaking consultant Phillip Corallo-Titus create wines that meet in the middle of their styles, birthing beautiful compromising expressions that wouldn’t otherwise have been made. They have formed a symbiotic relationship over the years, and continue to push the envelope with their winemaking techniques in the pursuit towards elegance, complexity, and winemaking perfection.
 Combining the highly positive reviews and incredibly low production (750 cases annually), this has created a cult following. 

Aging: 23 months - 90% new French and Hungarian Oak