{"title":"Cabernet Franc","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"2018-cabernet-franc-spirit-barrel-duo","title":"2018 Chestnut Tree Cabernet Franc Spirit Barrel Duo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroducing The \u003cstrong\u003e2018 Chestnut Tree Cabernet Franc Spirit Barrel Duo\u003c\/strong\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Cabernet Franc Spirit Barrel Duo includes one bottle each of our\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2018 Chestnut Tree Cognac Barrel Cabernet Franc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2018 Chestnut Tree Tequila Barrel Cabernet Franc. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2018 Chestnut Tree Cabernet Franc Spirit Barrel Duo wines are dry, robust, elegant Cab Francs, ripe with additional flavour from their time in spirit barrels. You can expect a base nose and palate of ripe red berries, cedar, pencil shavings, and tobacco.  Both are exceptionally full-bodied with gripping tannins. Furthermore, look for heady notes that remind you of dried herbs, orange peel, subtle spices, toasted honey and vanilla.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eFor more details on the winemaking process for these exceptional bottles, click \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/8109\/files\/Barrel_sets_2018_vintage_2022_12_12.pdf?v=1673122385\" title=\"Sue-Ann's notes on the 2018 Spirit Barrel Duo\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHERE.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis wine is drinking wonderfully now; however, it will benefit from an additional 5 - 15 years of aging. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe, accordingly, at cellar temperature (55˚F). Due to the wine’s complexity, Sue-Ann suggests serving both wines on their own at the same time with good friends. Even better: create a gorgeous, complex charcuterie board and take your time, savoring an ounce of one wine, then an ounce of the other, thereby comparing the wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003eThese wines were made for cellaring. Drink between 2022 and 2030.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sue-Ann Staff Estate Winery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32659333939266,"sku":"CF-SBD-2018","price":130.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/8109\/products\/COGNAC_TEQUILABARRELPAIR400px.png?v=1622742979"},{"product_id":"2018-chestnut-tree-cabernet-franc","title":"2018 Chestnut Tree Cabernet Franc","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn ancient Chestnut Tree \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/8109\/files\/The_Chestnut_Tree_Story.pdf?v=1659215875\" title=\"The Chestnut Tree Story\"\u003ewith an interesting back story\u003c\/a\u003e stands in front of Sue-Ann's home and serves as the namesake for one of our most special wines. The 2018 Chestnut Tree Cabernet Franc shows the same intensity, longevity and dominance as this beautiful tree.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilver, 90pts — Decanter World Wine Awards 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilver, 90pts — International Wine \u0026amp; Spirits Competition 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBronze — Texsom International Wine Awards 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sue-Ann vinified the Chestnut Tree Cabernet Franc from 100% estate-grown, hand-picked fruit. After harvesting in late October 2018, the grapes spent 28 days on skins, where simultaneous alcoholic and malolactic fermentation took place. After pressing and light settling, we transferred the wine to French and American oak for 22 months of barrel aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Chestnut Tree Cabernet Franc is an immensely satisfying wine from start to finish. On both the nose and the palate, the wine suggests ripe currant, blackberry and plum, along with balancing hints of cedar, pencil shavings, and tobacco. Elegant, full-bodied, and well-integrated — drink now or cellar for up to three more years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing suggestions:\u003c\/strong\u003e A full-bodied Franc with grippy tannins, delicious on its own or paired with aged Cheddar, red meat, charcuterie, and dark chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 1, 2018\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResidual Sugar:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.0 g\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitratable Acidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.8 g\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.68\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCases Produced:\u003c\/strong\u003e 230 cases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePerfumed, with bramble fruit and a hint of chocolate; palate of plush, concentrated fruit and wild graphite notes. — Decanter Tasting Panel\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEnticing cassis with medicinal undertones and a wonderfully balanced palate that is infused with sweet spice and chocolate. Moreish to the core. — IWSC Tasting Panel\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Sue-Ann Staff Estate Winery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39829833875522,"sku":"CT-CF-2018","price":54.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/8109\/files\/2018CHESTNUTTREECABFRANCresized.jpg?v=1684345915"},{"product_id":"2021-fancy-farm-girl-flamboyant-red","title":"2021 Fancy Farm Girl Flamboyant Red","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool fermented in stainless steel over 3 weeks on skins with selected yeast to retain colour and fruit. MLF was completed in tank with French oak staves being added after fermentation to add to the body and complexity of the wine. The staves were removed after 2 years of aging in tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a medium-bodied red with strong notes of vanilla and baking spices on the nose, including cloves and nutmeg, along with some black currant. The palate begins with notes of cherry and plum, with the acidity and tannin then providing a dark chocolate structure that leads to a long finish. An easy drinking, well-rounded wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing suggestions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mild Cheddar, Havarti or Colby cheese; hearty soups such as split pea or French onion; steak frites, burgers or grilled vegetables; medium dark to dark chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oct 27, 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResidual Sugar:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.7 g\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitratable Acidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.3 g\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.82\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCases Produced:\u003c\/strong\u003e 450 cases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e100% Cabernet Franc. Deep ruby-purple in colour; cedary, toasty, black plum nose with oak spice; full-bodied, dry, firmly structured, plum and blackcurrant flavours. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tonyaspler.com\/2024\/06\/18\/a-wine-lovers-diary-part-929-sue-ann-staff-and-niagara-college-teaching-winery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e89 pts, Tony Aspler\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Sue-Ann Staff Estate Winery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40376466899010,"sku":"FFG-FR-2021","price":24.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/8109\/files\/21FancyRedresized.jpg?v=1709827154"},{"product_id":"2020-gritstone-cabernet","title":"2020 Gritstone Cabernet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOur Gritstone Cabernet is named for a very special stone. Near the wine shop entrance, you'll find a Gritstone leaning against a tree. This rare, one-piece gritstone is original to the family estate. The Staff family once had a gristmill near the pond, powered by the 16 Mile Creek, to mill grain into flour. The stone's enviable strength and longevity speaks to the wine named for it.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSILVER, All Canadian Wine Championships 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2020 was one of the warmest and driest vintages on record, creating fruit with high extract and colour. After a 3-week ferment and maceration, the wine was pressed and left to settle before being put into French and American oak barrels for 14 months. It was filtered and bottled in early 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cedar, black currant, and cherry are the main contributors to the nose on this rich red wine. On the palate, the fresh fruit notes are bright and easily discernible, with vanilla, cassis and tannin coming together to produce a complex, medium-bodied red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing suggestions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wonderful with crumbly aged Cheddar or nutty Parmesan; black olive tapenade; pasta alla puttanesca; grilled or roasted lamb, beef and pork; dark chocolate mousse, especially with a concentrated berry sauce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oct 25, 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResidual Sugar:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.9 g\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitratable Acidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.73 g\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.68\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCases Produced:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 cases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRuby-purple colour; cedary, blackcurrant bouquet with a light floral note; medium-bodied, dry, earthy, red and blackcurrant flavours with evident but ripe cocoa powder tannins. Firmly structured. 88–90 pts, Tony Aspler\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Sue-Ann Staff Estate Winery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40831523061826,"sku":"GRIT-CF-2020","price":39.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/8109\/files\/20GritCabernetresized.jpg?v=1709826902"},{"product_id":"big-red-brat-pack-red-wine","title":"Big Red Brat Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuy the \u003cstrong\u003eBig Red Brat Pack\u003c\/strong\u003e and save on our most popular red wines with one convenient six-pack. Great for enjoying on their own, or with hearty snacks and meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour Big Red Brat Pack includes two bottles each of the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sue-annstaff.com\/collections\/all-wines\/products\/2021-bank-barn-baco-noir\" title=\"2021 Bank Barn Baco Noir\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2021 Bank Barn Baco Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — \u003cem\u003eClassic Baco Noir aromas of black cherry, saddle leather and raspberry cordial. On the palate, the wine's refreshing acidity (with an earthy backbone adding weight and complexity) compliments the ebullient notes of black currant, cherry, and plum, creating a well-balanced, casual, light-bodied red.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sue-annstaff.com\/collections\/all-wines\/products\/2021-fancy-farm-girl-flamboyant-red\" title=\"2021 Fancy Farm Girl Flamboyant Red\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2021 Fancy Farm Girl Flamboyant Red\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cem\u003eThis is a medium-bodied red with strong notes of vanilla and baking spices on the nose, including cloves and nutmeg, along with some black currant. The palate begins with notes of cherry and plum, with the acidity and tannin then providing a dark chocolate structure that leads to a long finish. An easy drinking, well-rounded wine.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sue-annstaff.com\/collections\/all-wines\/products\/2020-gritstone-cabernet\" title=\"2020 Gritstone Cabernet\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2020 Gritstone Cabernet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cem\u003eCedar, black currant, and cherry are the main contributors to the nose on this rich, red wine. On the palate, the fresh fruit notes are bright and easily discernible, with vanilla, cassis and tannin coming together to produce a complex, medium-bodied red.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sue-Ann Staff Estate Winery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41710456471618,"sku":"BUNDLE-BIGRED","price":159.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/8109\/files\/Big_Red_Bratpack_baco_ffg_grit_red_background_white_stripe_square.jpg?v=1768408991"},{"product_id":"big-daddy-pack","title":"BIG DADDY Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe BIG DADDY Pack is the ultimate Father's Day gift for the red wine lover in your life — a powerhouse collection of Sue-Ann Staff's boldest, most celebrated reds, including two, very limited edition, spirit-barrel-aged Cabernet Francs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Inside:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2021 Bank Barn Baco Noir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2021 Fancy Farm Girl Flamboyant Red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2020 The Gritstone Cabernet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2018 The Chestnut Tree Cabernet Franc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2018 The Chestnut Tree Cabernet Franc — Cognac Barrel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2018 The Chestnut Tree Cabernet Franc — Tequila Barrel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the earthy, blackberry bomb of Baco Noir to the structured elegance of estate Cabernet Franc — and two extraordinary barrel-aged expressions — this is a six-pack worthy of the occasion. Tell Dad we said Happy Father's Day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll wines are VQA Niagara Peninsula, estate-grown at Sue-Ann Staff Estate Winery in Jordan, Ontario.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sue-Ann Staff Estate Winery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43816297693250,"sku":"PACK-BIGDADDY-6R","price":259.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/8109\/files\/BigDaddyPack5to4.webp?v=1780522498"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.sue-annstaff.com\/collections\/cabernet-franc\/fancy-farm-girl-wines.oembed","provider":"Sue-Ann Staff Estate Winery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}