{"product_id":"2024-botanica-wines-big-flower-cabernet-franc","title":"2024 Botanica Wines 'Big Flower' Cabernet Franc","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanica’s Big Flower range comes from organically farmed estate vineyards in Devon Valley, Stellenbosch, where cooler afternoon breezes help retain freshness in the grapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Winemaker Ginny Povall makes this Cabernet Franc to show both the variety’s generous fruit and its distinctive savoury, herbal character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe grapes are fermented in open-top tanks, with regular punch-downs to extract colour and structure, before the wine is matured in French oak barrels. The result is a characterful, full-bodied red that balances dark fruit with fresh, leafy notes and a gentle touch of oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA fragrant, full-bodied Cabernet Franc with ripe raspberry and black cherry, lifted by notes of lavender, rosemary and leafy herbs. There’s a subtle savoury edge, hints of spice and a touch of pencil shavings, with bright acidity and firm but well-integrated tannins providing structure. Generous fruit meets a fresh, herbal character, making this an appealing and versatile food wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55705218810232,"sku":null,"price":23.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.harrogatefinewinecompany.com\/products\/2024-botanica-wines-big-flower-cabernet-franc","provider":"Harrogate Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}