Breaking Bread 'Mizany Vineyard' Cabernet Franc Dry Creek Valley 2023

Winemaking

Breaking Bread approaches winemaking with a focus on expressing varietal character and site specificity, allowing the fruit and terroir to speak without heavy-handed extraction or oak. The team sources fruit thoughtfully from quality vineyards, including their own Mizany Vineyard, and crafts wines that reward both immediate enjoyment and careful cellaring.

Tasting Notes

This Cabernet Franc opens with bright red fruit aromatics—cherry and plum forward—underpinned by the herbaceous, slightly peppery notes that define the varietal. On the palate, it's elegant and restrained, medium-bodied with layers of red cherry, plum, and green pepper, all balanced by fine-grained tannins and refreshing acidity that prevents heaviness. The finish is clean and persistent, with lingering red fruit and subtle spice that lingers pleasantly without dominating.

Producer

Breaking Bread operates as a quality-focused producer in Sonoma County, drawing fruit from select vineyards including Mizany Vineyard in Dry Creek Valley. The winery prioritizes sustainable farming and thoughtful vineyard management to ensure optimal ripeness and varietal expression in every vintage.

Terroir

Dry Creek Valley is renowned for its warm days and cool Pacific breezes that create ideal conditions for Cabernet Franc and other Bordeaux varieties. The valley's gravelly, well-draining soils—particularly suited to the benchland sites—allow for balanced ripening and encourage the elegant, peppery character Franc thrives on in this microclimate.

Food Pairings

Try this wine with a simple grilled burger topped with aged cheddar and crispy shallots, or elevate it with pan-seared duck breast finished with a cherry gastrique and fresh thyme. It's also a natural pairing for herb-roasted chicken with roasted root vegetables, where the wine's herbaceous notes will echo the dish's seasoning.