{"product_id":"2024-canobolas-cabernet-franc-1","title":"2024 Canobolas Cabernet Franc","description":"\u003cp\u003eJonathon Mattick is making a serious case for Cabernet Franc in Orange, proving the region has a lot more to offer than just cool-climate Chardonnay. This is one of Australia's leading Francs - Jono is onto one here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fruit gets pulled entirely from the rockiest, most punishing parcels of the estate. Planted back in 1985, these vines have spent decades burying their roots deep into the mountain's weathered red ferrosol soils, a site that naturally restricts yields and drives intense concentration in the bunches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo nail the picking window, Mattick harvested this batch entirely by hand across three non-consecutive days. In the shed, the grapes saw a brief cold soak and a natural, wild ferment before resting for 11 months in French oak barrels. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt drinks with crackling energy and a tightly coiled structure and has all the heady perfume that you could want in Franc. It's supple but has structure and is delicious now or in a decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is a wine of distinction from the outset, carrying a depth of black fruit. Fig skin, bilberry and cassis lead, underscored by the earthy richness and compost-like complexity so characteristic of cabernet franc. It feels vibrant and assured. The fruit unfurls with concentration, while tannins remain ethereally fine. There is a quiet polish here, the result of exacting grape selection, gentle handling and attentive élevage through to bottling. A stunning release.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Shanteh Wale (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Canobolas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44352548143147,"sku":"2024 Canobolas Cabernet Franc","price":55.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2024CanobolasCabernetFranc.webp?v=1785117067","url":"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2024-canobolas-cabernet-franc-1","provider":"Different Drop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}