{"product_id":"anakota-sonoma-county-cabernet-franc-2023-750ml","title":"Anakota Sonoma County Cabernet Franc 2023 - 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95pts James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis medium- to full-bodied wine vividly shows the savory, leafy, peppery side of the grape variety, with green and black olive aromas and flavors alongside dark plums, light baking spices, soft tannins and a velvety texture. A blend of 80% cabernet franc, 15% merlot and 5% malbec. Drink now\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnakota Cabernet Franc is sourced from a remarkable variety of vineyards throughout Sonoma County. Showing expressive varietal integrity, this wine has lively aromas of concentrated red plum, red cherry, and blackberry liqueur, along with fresh herbal elements of California bay laurel, fresh strawberry leaf, and pressed flowers. The finish lasts for several minutes, and is laced with wet stone minerality, bright fruit, and aromatic botanicals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Maker Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn exceptionally long and cool growing season, 2023 produced wines of both power and elegance. The winter months following the conclusion of vintage 2022 delivered abundant rainfall, finally breaking the multi-year drought. This cool, wet pattern persisted well into the spring, delaying the onset of budbreak and signaling a late start to the growing season. Though flowering occurred six weeks later than average, fruit set was even, and supported by healthy canopy development. The summer months that followed were warm, with plentiful sunshine, allowing veraison to commence by the middle of August. Fortunately, September and October brought sunny, mild weather, allowing for an extended hang time and full maturity of the fruit. The resulting wines are saturated with color and flavor, yet focused by vibrant natural acidity and moderate alcohol. They possess uncommon balance and length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e — Pierre Seillan, Vigneron\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern Wine \u0026 Spirits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54348679053676,"sku":"32251120250397","price":49.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2424\/3053\/files\/anakota-sonoma-county-cabernet-franc-2022-750ml-229394.jpg?v=1757544853","url":"https:\/\/redneckwinecompany.com\/products\/anakota-sonoma-county-cabernet-franc-2023-750ml","provider":"Redneck Wine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}