{"product_id":"woodlands-cabernet-franc-reserve-de-la-cave-2023","title":"Woodlands Cabernet Franc 'Reserve de la Cave' 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Woodlands Réserve de la Cave Cabernet Franc 2023 is a highly sought-after release sourced from the estate's original 1976 Cabernet Franc plantings on the south-facing slope of the renowned Woodlands Vineyard in Wilyabrup, Margaret River.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced only in exceptional years, the Réserve de la Cave range represents the pinnacle of Woodlands' winemaking. Fruit is hand-picked, destemmed and meticulously hand-sorted before fermentation in a small open fermenter. Following fermentation, the wine is matured for 15 months in new French oak, creating a Cabernet Franc of exceptional depth, structure and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawn from some of Margaret River's oldest Cabernet Franc vines, this limited-production wine showcases the remarkable quality and character that have made the Réserve de la Cave wines among Australia's most collectible releases. Crafted with a minimal-intervention philosophy, it reflects both vineyard pedigree and meticulous attention to detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWine Details\u003cbr\u003eProducer: Woodlands Wines\u003cbr\u003eRegion: Wilyabrup, Margaret River, Western Australia\u003cbr\u003eVintage: 2023\u003cbr\u003eVariety: 100% Cabernet Franc\u003cbr\u003eVineyard: Estate vines planted in 1976\u003cbr\u003eOak Maturation: 15 months in new French oak\u003cbr\u003eStyle: Premium, cellar-worthy red wine\u003cbr\u003eProduction: Limited release\u003cbr\u003eAbout Réserve de la Cave\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced since 2002, the Réserve de la Cave label is reserved for exceptional small-batch wines selected from Woodlands' oldest vineyard plantings. Typically released as rare expressions of Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Pinot Noir, these wines showcase the purity, complexity and ageing potential of fruit sourced from vines planted between 1975 and 1977.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCellaring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt for long-term cellaring, the 2023 vintage has the structure and pedigree to reward patient ageing over the coming decade and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare old-vine Cabernet Franc from one of Margaret River's pioneering vineyards, combining heritage, craftsmanship and collectible appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Woodlands","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45641264791621,"sku":"WES23CFRDLC","price":285.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8644\/4357\/files\/woodlands-cabernet-franc-rdlc-nv.png?v=1789690541","url":"https:\/\/artisanwine.com.au\/products\/woodlands-cabernet-franc-reserve-de-la-cave-2023","provider":"Artisan Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}