Wine Club Price - $27.00

Appearance
Bright ruby in colour

Bouquet
Complex aromas of aromas of red currants, lilac florals, leafy notes and hints of spice.

Palate
Medium bodied palate, bright red and dark fruit, dried flowers and fresh leaves. Super fine tannin, driving acidity, and elegant, classic, bright red fruit characters.

Fermentation
Fruit was destemmed, crushed then soaked for 5 days prior to fermentation using wild yeast in small open vats peaking at 28 degrees with 7 days maceration on skins post ferment. Pressed to barrel for malolactic fermentation, and matured in new and seasoned French oak barriques for 12 months then bottled in February 2023.

Conclusion
Drink now or cellar for 4 to 8 years.

RATINGS & REVIEWS

2023 Geelong Wine Show
Ferne Millen Photography Trophy, Best Other Rose / Red

Wine Specs

Vintage

2022

Varietal

Cabernet Franc

Appellation

Bellarine Peninsula

Alcohol %

13.1

Wine Profile

Tasting Notes

Inspired by the red wines of Bordeaux, this vineyard blend changes to reflect each vintage and to preserve our housestyle. Merlot 63%, Cabernet Franc 23% and Cabernet Sauvignon 14%. Mid ruby in colour. Complex aromas of aromas of blood plum, lilac florals, red currant, rose water and cedar oak. Mid-weighted palate dominated by juicy red and black fruit notes and a refreshing tobacco leaf edge. Balanced by a firm but fine tannin backbone, fresh acidity, and elegant, classic, bright red fruit characters. Co-fermented using wild yeast and matured in new (30%) and seasoned French oak barriques for 16 months. Enjoy now with food or cellar for 5 to 12 years.

Vineyard Notes

Vines Planted, 2008 2.4 tonnes per acre Blend & Clones 63% Merlot Q45-14, 8R 23% Cabernet Franc 1334 14% Cabernet Sauvignon CW44 Yield Case Production, 835 cases