{"product_id":"raats-eden-high-density-single-vineyard-cabernet-franc-2023","title":"Raats Eden High Density Single Vineyard Cabernet Franc 2023","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaats Eden High Density Single Vineyard Cabernet Franc 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA refined, single-vineyard Cabernet Franc with dark berry fruit, violet lift, fine spice, and mineral precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaats Eden High Density Single Vineyard Cabernet Franc 2023 is crafted from 100% Cabernet Franc grown in the Polkadraai Hills of Stellenbosch. The wine is produced from an extremely low-yielding single vineyard rooted in decomposed dolomite granite soils, giving it remarkable concentration, purity, and linear elegance. Fermentation includes 20% whole bunch, spontaneous fermentation, extended cold soaking, and very gentle extraction, followed by maturation in new and neutral French oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Facts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polkadraai Hills, Stellenbosch, South Africa\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Cabernet Franc\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLively dark berry fruit and Morello cherry are layered with star anise, ground fennel seed, and a floral violet top note. The palate is precise, elegant, and mineral-driven, with complex dark fruit, refined structure, and concentration from the low-yielding vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle-vineyard Eden Collection wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18 months in French oak, moving from new to neutral oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe slightly below room temperature with venison loin, ostrich carpaccio, beef fillet with red wine reduction, or duck breast with plum sauce.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Raats Family Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44184908267619,"sku":"RAATS-EDEN-CF-2023","price":21600.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/5640\/7907\/files\/wines2_34.png?v=1778926762","url":"https:\/\/vineyardvault.co.za\/products\/raats-eden-high-density-single-vineyard-cabernet-franc-2023","provider":"Vineyard Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}