{"product_id":"2019-taaibosch-crescendo","title":"19 Taaibosch Crescendo (65%Cab Franc)","description":"\u003cul class=\"pipProdProReviews_list\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pipProdProReviews_item\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Review\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"review\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2020 Crescendo is the third release from Taaibosch, a blend of 65% Cabernet Franc, 26% Cabernet Sauvignon and 9% Merlot. It is matured 13 months in 225-liter barriques (30% new) and then a further 12 months, 75% in foudres and 25% in cement. This beautifully defined bouquet offers perfumed black fruit laced with truffle and cedar, a touch of wild mint surfacing with time. The medium-bodied palate has more pliant tannins than the first two vintages, perhaps with a little more flesh and less austerity towards the finish that delivers slightly savory black fruit layers. Certainly, this represents one of the Cape's finest expressions of Cabernet Franc. Highly recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e94 points, Neal Martin, Vinous (Nov 2023)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery attractive nose of red plums, currants, nutmeg, orange peel and chopped herbs. Medium-bodied and polished with fine-grained tannins. Excellent length. Subtly spicy. 65% cabernet franc, 26% merlot and 9% cabernet sauvignon. Drink or hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e94 points, James Suckling (Feb 2024)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Major Brands","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45936674439400,"sku":null,"price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/4901\/8807\/files\/A4B8E873-19D3-4394-BA41-CFFB8732628A.jpg?v=1717696472","url":"https:\/\/shop.claytonwinehouse.com\/products\/2019-taaibosch-crescendo","provider":"Clayton Winehouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}