The ‘22 Cabernet Franc Oakville.

Detert Cabernet Franc Oakville 2022 is a 100% Cabernet Franc from Oakville with cassis, blood orange, violets, dark fruit, bittersweet chocolate, refined tannin, and a long finish.

Tasting note

Detert's exact 2022 Cabernet Franc entry opens with cassis, blood orange, and violets. The palate is powerful and full bodied, carrying layers of mineral, dark fruits, and bittersweet chocolate. The producer emphasizes impressive density and richness without losing refinement, with tannin that feels polished rather than coarse. The finish is long and delicious, joining dark-fruit flavors to licorice and dried herb notes. The combination of cassis, floral violet lift, mineral detail, cocoa-like chocolate, and structured tannin gives the wine a concentrated but balanced profile suited to hearty food and further bottle development.

The 2022 vintage

The producer records a September 10, 2022 harvest and recommends drinking the wine from 2025 through 2040, indicating a youthful Cabernet Franc with enough density and refined tannin for continued development.

About Detert Family Vineyards

Detert Family Vineyards lists the 2022 Oakville Cabernet Franc as 100% Cabernet Franc, 250 cases, bottled April 18, 2024, from a September 10, 2022 harvest. The official tasting description centers on cassis, blood orange, violets, mineral, dark fruit, bittersweet chocolate, licorice, dried herbs, refined tannin, and a long finish.

From the cellar: pair with

Grilled ribeye with herb butter

The wine's full body, cassis fruit, and refined tannin can stand up to a richly flavored steak.

Lamb shoulder with rosemary

Lamb and rosemary echo the Cabernet Franc's dark fruit, dried herb, and violet notes.

Mushroom and lentil ragù

Mineral detail and savory herbs complement earthy mushrooms while the acidity keeps the dish lifted.

Service & cellaring

Serving Temp: The exact 2022 Detert producer page does not specify a numeric serving temperature.
Decanting: The exact 2022 Detert producer page does not publish a decanting recommendation.
Cellar Storage: The exact 2022 Detert producer page does not specify a cellar temperature.

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Frequently Asked

What is Detert Cabernet Franc 2022?

The producer identifies it as a 100% Cabernet Franc from Oakville.

What flavors does Detert list?

Cassis, blood orange, violets, mineral, dark fruit, bittersweet chocolate, licorice, and dried herbs.

How much was produced?

The exact producer entry lists production of 250 cases.

When does the producer recommend drinking it?

The recommended drinking window is 2025 to 2040.