{"product_id":"2023-cabernet-franc","title":"2023 Cabernet Franc","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\"\u003eVarietals, Vineyard \u0026amp; Harvest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\"\u003e: 100% cabernet franc, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\"\u003eclones 214 and 327\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\"\u003e grown and hand-harvested at Black Bank Hill on 23 October 2023 at 23.2 brix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\"\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\"\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003eThe grapes were destemmed and lightly crushed prior to a wild\/ambient fermentation in tank. 20-months élevage in 19% new French oak barrels. Estate bottled unfiltered and unfined at Black Bank Hill 25 July 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\"\u003eVintage Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eThis wine speaks directly to the exceptional 2023 cool-climate conditions, which present the balancing forces of higher cloud-cover and moderated sunshine with an ongoing consistency of heat driving complete phenolic ripeness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\"\u003eWine Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\"\u003e: Dark ruby in colour. Aromas of cherry, blueberry, plum, raspberry, eucalyptus, violet, jalapeño pepper, with wild bramble, cassis, roasted red pepper, thyme, graphite, kalamata olive and cocoa, on the palate. Medium-plus in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003ebody and acidity and ripe and fine tannins, with an exceptional energy and finish to this wine. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\"\u003eAlready very pleasurable upon release but will benefit from further cellar\/bottle aging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e. Peak drinking window from 2028+. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\"\u003eAcidity \u0026amp; pH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\"\u003e: TA 7.3 g\/L, pH 3.41\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\"\u003eSweetness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\"\u003e: Extra dry on the palate containing 0.5 g\/L residual sugar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\"\u003eAlcohol by Volume\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\"\u003e: 13.8%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\"\u003eProduction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-CA\"\u003e: 169 cases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Black Bank Hill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51740236218681,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/5138\/4121\/files\/CabernetFranc_NV.jpg?v=1769779082","url":"https:\/\/www.blackbankhill.com\/products\/2023-cabernet-franc","provider":"Black Bank Hill","version":"1.0","type":"link"}