About
THE DEBATE is a winery founded in 2010 producing single-vineyard Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon from distinct Napa Valley sites like Beckstoffer To Kalon, Sleeping Lady, Stagecoach, Harbison, and Denali, plus the Ultimate Debate blend. Each wine emphasizes terroir-driven expressions to provoke dialogue and connection. Wines arrive wrapped in custom newspapers capturing the vintage's conversations.
Single-vineyard Napa Valley Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon
Ultimate Debate blend
Wines wrapped in custom vintage newspapers
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What They Make
2022 The Debate Cabernet Franc 3-Pack
Sourced from Sleeping Lady, Beckstoffer To Kalon, and Stagecoach vineyards
2022 The Debate Cabernet Sauvignon 3-Pack
Sourced from Beckstoffer To Kalon, Harbison, and Denali vineyards
2022 Ultimate Debate
Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc from esteemed vineyard partners
Awards
95 Points, Wine Spectator for 2019 Beckstoffer To Kalon Cabernet Sauvignon
2019
94 Points, Robert Parker for 2019 Dr. Crane Cabernet Sauvignon
2019
Latest News
Current releases: 2022 Cabernet Franc 3-Pack, Cabernet Sauvignon 3-Pack, and Ultimate Debate.