Cab Franc vs. Cabernet Sauvignon: Exploring the Differences Between Two Classic Reds
Did you know that Cab Franc grape is one of the parents of Cabernet Sauvignon, along with Sauvignon Blanc? Nearly 70% of Americans drink red wine the majority of the time. This is a broad category that encompasses many different varieties, including Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, among others. Each type of red wine brings its […]
Cab Francs for Spring Wine Drinking
We’re so happy it’s Spring because we need to get warm and dry out. It has been another wet and cool winter here in Napa, with about 70 inches (so far) of rain up on Mount Veeder. By comparison, we received about 60 inches last year. All this rain is great for the vines, and […]
Hidden Gems: Discover Unique Napa Valley Wines
The first commercial winery in Napa opened its doors in 1859. Today, hundreds of wineries and tasting rooms exist throughout the small valley, so this means there are plenty of wines to choose from. In reality, there may be too many. With so many to options, finding hidden gem wineries can be a little tricky but […]
Three New Napa Wines for Spring 2023
Do March showers bring April flowers? Just asking because we’re absolutely soaked in the Napa Valley with 40-plus inches of rain since November. As we wait for the sun and bud break in the vineyards, we’re happily celebrating our Spring debut of three new and very limited production wines, including the first from the 2021 […]
Fall Wine Releases: 2019 Cabernet Franc & Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
As our 2021 harvest approaches, let’s all do a collective ‘knock on wood’ to keep the wildfires from happening. The growing year has been pretty incredible. We’ve had a warm, not hot, summer with very few large heat spikes. The grapes on Mount Veeder and up in Conn Valley have been maturing very evenly. A […]
3 Gold Medals from the American Fine Wine Competition
We’re elated to share our awards and scores from the American Fine Wine Competition. Let’s just say that we’re shining in gold! Majuscule was invited to enter our wines in The Invitational, the new name of its flagship competition for US wines, and we also participated in THE Rosé Competition. More than 550 wines from […]
New Cab Francs for Spring
If it’s Spring, it is time for Cabernet Franc and we have two new wines to celebrate the season – the 2020 Rosé of Cabernet Franc and the 2019 Assemblage, a 50/50 blend of Cab Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. 2020 Rosé of Cabernet Franc When you open the bottle the nose is virtually identical to […]
96 Points: 2018 Mt. Veeder Cabernet Franc
We were thrilled to receive this review from wine critic Robert Whitley for the inaugural release of our Cabernet Franc from Mount Veeder. Majuscule 2018 Cabernet Franc, Mount Veeder — Forget whatever you know about cabernet franc before you take your first sip of Majuscule. Light? No. Green? No. Boring? Hell no. This beauty from the […]
