{"product_id":"cabernet-franc-spring-mountain-district","title":"Cabernet Franc Spring Mountain District","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe grapes were handpicked, destemmed, and partially crushed first thing in the morning, followed by cold soaked for two days (the grapes sat on the skins at 50˚F) and 16 -19 days of maceration on the skins. The press wine was kept separate and all the wine was allowed to go through malolactic fermentation in barrel. After the wine was aged for 22 months in french oak barrel, we did our classic assemblage and added some Merlot to fill in the mid pallet and a very small amount of Petit Verdot for structure to complement the amazing aromatics and fine tannins of the Cabernet Franc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe aromatics are very powerful on the 2018 Cabernet Franc, as soon as the cork is popped loads of black plum, ripe cherries and vanillin fill the air. In the glass there is freshly ground peppercorns, black currants and coffee grounds. As the wine opens crushed violets and gravel minerality appears. The wine has a nice lushness due to the Merlot addition. There are major amounts of cherry pie and cola as well as vanilla on the palate. The tannins are present and pleasing but softer than in previous years with a long perfumed floral finish. This is a bright lively Cabernet Franc that can be enjoyed in its youth and will develop some great complexity over the next 7-8 years (2027-2028).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Barnett Vineyards","offers":[{"title":"2018","offer_id":43120715628611,"sku":"1BVR1803-75","price":198.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/8489\/0691\/files\/Barnett_Vineyards_Cabernet_Franc_Spring_Mountain_District.png?v=1776825077","url":"https:\/\/shop.botella.sg\/products\/cabernet-franc-spring-mountain-district","provider":"Botella","version":"1.0","type":"link"}