{"product_id":"cakebread-cellars-cabernet-franc-2021","title":"Cakebread Cellars Cabernet Franc 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eUNITED STATES : CALIFORNIA : NAPA VALLEY\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSUSTAINABLE : Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMED-BODIED, VIOLET, BLACKBERRY, CHERRY, FENNEL, NEW OAK\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCakebread Cellars has been farming Napa Valley since 1973, and the Cabernet Franc — estate-grown from multiple vineyards, including the cool Suscol Springs Ranch at the valley's southern end — remains one of their most expressive wines. Pacific breezes and rocky, well-draining soils push the vines toward small, aromatic clusters with natural freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2021 vintage opened with drought conditions but delivered concentrated, nearly perfect fruit: ample early rains recharged the soils, a mild spring allowed slow even ripening, and small crops of intensely flavored grapes came in from September 13 through October 6 — harvested before dawn to preserve acidity. Aged 17 months in 57% new French oak. 90 Points, VinePair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePAIRINGS :\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eDuck breast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003echerry and herb notes complement game; acidity cuts richness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eRoasted lamb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003etannin and spice handle the richness; fennel in the wine echoes the herbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eMushroom risotto\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eearthy notes connect; bright acidity keeps the dish from feeling heavy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Eastside Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62446989869215,"sku":"8509","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/eastsidecellars.com\/products\/cakebread-cellars-cabernet-franc-2021","provider":"Eastside Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}