{"product_id":"2023-anakota-sonoma-valley-cabernet-franc","title":"2023 Anakota Sonoma Valley Cabernet Franc","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnakota is a Sonoma County winery dedicated to showcasing the character and diversity of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Located at the base of Mount St. Helena, the estate benefits from a unique combination of volcanic soils, mountain influences, and warm days followed by cool nights. Their Cabernet Franc highlights the elegance and aromatic complexity of the variety, offering a balance of fresh fruit, refined structure, and distinctive character that reflects the region's terroir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003eNearly opaque oxblood color, with purple hints. Leaps from the glass with warm nutmeg and allspice, graphite, and redcurrant. On the palate, a smooth and suave texture with lively acidity and good length. More red fruit throughout, including cranberry, black raspberry and subtle dark tobacco. Tannins are completely backseat to the fruit and allow this medium-bodied wine enormous pairing potential with food. Indeed, this \u003cspan data-markjs=\"true\" class=\"marknbae9hwya\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\" data-ogsbtc=\"\" data-ogsbrc=\"\" data-ogsbbc=\"\" data-ogsblc=\"\"\u003eCab\u003c\/span\u003eernet \u003cspan data-markjs=\"true\" class=\"marksu0zlxzze\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\" data-ogsbtc=\"\" data-ogsbrc=\"\" data-ogsbbc=\"\" data-ogsblc=\"\"\u003eFranc\u003c\/span\u003e shows how this grape variety is the more flexible gymnast to the powerlifter named \u003cspan data-markjs=\"true\" class=\"marknbae9hwya\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\" data-ogsbtc=\"\" data-ogsbrc=\"\" data-ogsbbc=\"\" data-ogsblc=\"\"\u003eCab\u003c\/span\u003eernet Sauvignon. A pleasure now and for at least 5-7 years to come.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Shawn Paul, Foxcroft's Wine Operation Director\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\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\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Winemaker Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"block--data--value\"\u003e80% Cabernet Franc, 15% Merlot, 5% Malbec\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"block--data--value\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(173, 56, 56);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoxcroft Online Price: $55 per bottle OR $99 for two (2-pack can be combined with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/foxcroftwine.com\/products\/2023-rasa-qed-cab-franc\"\u003eRasa \"QED\" Cabernet Franc\u003c\/a\u003e)*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"block--data--value\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"block--data--value\"\u003e*This wine is arriving soon; we'll send you an email once it's ready for pickup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Foxcroft Food \u0026 Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68057374458155,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/4316\/2411\/files\/AnakotaSonoma.png?v=1794334486","url":"https:\/\/foxcroftwine.com\/products\/2023-anakota-sonoma-valley-cabernet-franc","provider":"Foxcroft Food \u0026 Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}