{"product_id":"lot-21-2023-napa-valley-cabernet-franc-750ml","title":"Lot 21 2023 Napa Valley Cabernet Franc 750ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92-POINTS James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cem\u003eAromas of red and black cherries, cassis, dried herbs, graphite and spices. The palate is full-bodied with a smooth, finely textured mouthfeel, firm yet refined tannins and balanced acidity, with an herbal and savory finish. Drink or hold.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eToday's offer is typically bottled under a proprietary name, scores in the mid-90's with Dunnuck and Parker and is priced well-over $150+\/bottle. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eToday it is yours for just $25\/BOTTLE!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe blend, 100% sourced from \"the vineyard that shall not be named up on Atlas Peak\", came to us at 75% Cabernet Franc and 25% Merlot so I decided to bottle this as a Cabernet Franc (minimum requirement for varietal bottling). We didn't touch the blend and bottled it up as-is at the end of June.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eEpic Ethereal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe combination of Cabernet Franc and Merlot grown at elevation and raised up in 70% new French oak makes for an epically ethereal wine with incredible structure and complexity. Powerful-yet-elegant, this is a beautifully integrated, lithe and sexy wine. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDeep ruby\/purple in the glass with a dense, earthy bouquet of black plums and dark chocolate interlaced with \u003ci\u003egarrigue\u003c\/i\u003e that is soon complexed with ripe cherry and blackberry fruit haloed with notes of cinnamon spice and violet swirling with dark, fresh turned earth. Savory, high-toned, and lovely as it unwinds in the glass. Robust and chewy on entry with juicy, vibrant blackcurrant, blueberry, and cocoa notes beautifully balanced over a massive tannin framework. Rich and powerful yet elegant, this wine finishes long and persistent with tremendous complexity layered over a dynamite structure. FANTASTIC.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e100% single vineyard\u003cbr\u003e75% Cabernet Franc, 25% Merlot\u003cbr\u003e~70% new French oak\u003cbr\u003e15% alc.\u003cbr\u003e425 cases produced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBottled June 27th, 2025 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CAM X Wine by Cameron Hughes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50848317767973,"sku":"LOT0021.BTL","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/4277\/5333\/files\/Lot_21_Suckling-tastry.png?v=1768933271","url":"https:\/\/camxwine.com\/products\/lot-21-2023-napa-valley-cabernet-franc-750ml","provider":"CAM X Wine by Cameron Hughes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}