{"title":"NEW WORLD CABERNET FRANC","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"catena-appellation-series-san-carlos-cabernet-franc","title":"Catena Appellation Series San Carlos Cabernet Franc 2024","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pipWineNotes_copy viewMoreModule js-expanded\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"viewMoreModule_text\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMy first memorable encounter with South American wine was during a vacation to Banff, Canada. We had just returned to the Château Lake Louise after a steep hike to the summit of Saddleback Mountain and settled into a bar with a wall of glass overlooking the Plain of Six Glaciers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis was years before I ever imagined I would have a career in wine. I blindly ordered a Valdivieso Cabernet Franc from Chile. We returned to that bar twice more, polishing off the last two bottles they had, blissfully unaware that we had stumbled onto something off the beaten path.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile the Valdivieso was a Chilean wine, the truth is, over the decades, Argentina has emerged as an extraordinary source of Cabernet Franc, arguably surpassing Chile in the quality and diversity of its finest examples. Much of it finds its way into a variety of red blends, but when bottled on its own, it can be a stunning, varietally true expression of the grape. These wines offer the aromatic complexity, savory character, and elegance that even the most discerning Cabernet Francophile will appreciate—often at a mere fraction of the price one might expect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe San Carlos Cabernet Franc is super elegant, fresh, varietally expressive, nuanced, and complex.  It leads with aromas of dark chocolate, cocoa powder, tobacco and black fruits. The palate is plush and lusciously textured, concluding with a vibrant finish of mint and eucalyptus and a touch of the sweet concentration displayed on the palate. — Wine Advocate, May 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"RNDC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39713270497314,"sku":"","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1528\/1349\/files\/551532.jpg?v=1696997142"},{"product_id":"el-enemigo-cabernet-franc-2023-mendoza-argentina","title":"El Enemigo, Cabernet Franc, 2023, Mendoza Argentina","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 El Enemigo Cabernet Franc is a red wine from Mendoza, Argentina, produced by winemaker Alejandro Vigil. The blend is 90% Cabernet Franc and 10% Malbec. Planted at 1,470 meters (4,822 ft) elevation in deep, rocky, calcareous limestone soils. Aged for 15 months in a mix of foudres, barrels, and concrete\/stainless steel. Features high natural acidity, vibrant structure, and lower alcohol levels due to cool high-altitude conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRuby red in color with soft violet tones. Aromas of concentrated notes of cassis, ripe currants, juicy plums, raspberries, black pepper, clove, tobacco leaves, and subtle mountain herbs. Medium-bodied with a fresh impact, juicy fruit core, silky texture, fine-grained\/chalky tannins, and a persistent, mineral-driven finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairs well with grilled game meats, smoky barbecue, herb-roasted pork, or eggplant parmesan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJeb Dunnuck (95 Points):\u003c\/strong\u003e Calls it an \"outstanding vintage\" that is expertly balanced and high-toned. It is noted for red berry fruit, peppercorn complexity, and a polished, cohesive structure from start to finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling (93 Points):\u003c\/strong\u003e Focuses on its deliciously fruity, sappy profile, noting aromas of ripe black cherries, currants, tobacco, dark olives, and fine, linear tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maverick","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67993526108445,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1528\/1349\/files\/El-Enemigo-Cabernet-Franc.jpg?v=1794355390"},{"product_id":"truchard-cabernet-franc-2023-carneros","title":"Truchard Cabernet Franc 2023 Carneros","description":"\u003cp\u003eA floral nose of plum, cassis, and tobacco; with a touch of cedar, earth, and sweet vanilla. The mouth is filled with flavors of cherry, red currants, and|berry jam. Round tannins fill the palate and provide a pleasant finish of dried red fruit and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Truchard Estate Vineyard is located in the Carneros region of the Napa Valley. It is 400 acres of hills and valleys which contain a variety of soils: clay, shale, sandstone, limestone, volcanic ash and rock. The combination of terrain, geology, and marine-moderated temperatures, provides ideal conditions for Cabernet Franc to thrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of the fruit was gently destemmed and crushed, then inoculated with Pasteur Red yeast. Fermentations were pumped-over twice daily, with the temperature peaking at 88º F. Maceration time varied from 14 to 30 days depending on vineyard block. The wine was aged for 20 months in French oak barrels (45% new). 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