{"product_id":"frankland-estate-franc-cabernet-franc-2024","title":"Frankland Estate Franc \/ Cabernet Franc 2024","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"53\" data-end=\"180\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA vibrant, cool-climate expression of \u003cstrong data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"114\"\u003e100% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/strong\u003e from one of Western Australia’s most respected organic producers.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"526\"\u003eFrankland Estate, established in \u003cstrong data-start=\"215\" data-end=\"255\"\u003e1988 by Barrie Smith and Judi Cullam\u003c\/strong\u003e, is today run by \u003cstrong data-start=\"273\" data-end=\"303\"\u003eHunter and Elizabeth Smith\u003c\/strong\u003e, and is widely recognised as a benchmark estate of the Great Southern. Their approach is defined by organic farming, minimal intervention winemaking, and a focus on site expression from the isolated Frankland River region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"957\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"588\"\u003eFrankland River subregion of the Great Southern (WA)\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of Australia’s most remote and coolest viticultural zones. Its ancient ironstone soils, long ripening season, and strong diurnal shifts produce wines of natural freshness, fine tannin structure, and lifted aromatic precision. Cabernet Franc in particular thrives here, expressing a distinctly cooler, more floral and herbal profile than warmer-climate examples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"1377\"\u003eThe 2024 “Franc” is immediately expressive, showing lifted aromas of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1092\"\u003eredcurrant, cranberry, violets, fresh herbs and subtle spice\u003c\/strong\u003e, with hints of olive, graphite and dark chocolate complexity. The palate is medium-bodied and supple, driven by pure red berry fruit, savoury herbal tones and finely etched tannins. There’s a juicy, textural core that keeps it energetic and highly drinkable while retaining structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1571\"\u003eFermented and matured with a light, hands-off approach (including time in seasoned French oak), the wine emphasises varietal clarity and regional transparency rather than weight or extraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1612\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1612\"\u003e94 points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1614\" data-end=\"1787\"\u003eA compelling example of modern Australian Cabernet Franc: perfumed, savoury, and finely structured, with enough depth to cellar while remaining highly engaging in its youth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Appellance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50375365427393,"sku":null,"price":41.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/3428\/0897\/files\/Frankland_Estate_Franc_Cabernet_Franc_2024.webp?v=1782962574","url":"https:\/\/appellance.com\/products\/frankland-estate-franc-cabernet-franc-2024","provider":"Appellance","version":"1.0","type":"link"}