{"product_id":"2025-wilyabrup-valley-cabernet-franc-merlot","title":"2025 Wilyabrup Valley Cabernet Franc Merlot","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWoodlands has produced this blend of Cabernet Franc Merlot blend since 2008. Although labelled Wilyabrup Valley, this wine is produced entirely from Woodlands estate grown fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 vintage is a blend of 50% Cabernet Franc and 50% Merlot, matured in mature french barriques and hogsheads for 14 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colour is bright crimson, with a vibrant ruby red hue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose is immediately enticing, opening with an abundance of ripe red berries, violets, and subtle spice. Fresh thyme weaves through the bouquet, complemented by subtle oak notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palate is lush and generous, filled with raspberry, crunchy mulberries, and plums. Lively and energetic acidity brings freshness, while firm tannins provide structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruit-driven and approachable in its youth, this wine offers excellent drinkability while retaining the backbone and seriousness to reward careful cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy now, or cellar through to 2034.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatch this wine with a charcuterie and antipasto platter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Wilyabrup Valley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48016880238779,"sku":"25WVCFM","price":26.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/3152\/1211\/files\/DSC00304.png?v=1787022648","url":"https:\/\/www.woodlandswines.com\/products\/2025-wilyabrup-valley-cabernet-franc-merlot","provider":"Woodlands Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}