Cabernet Franc
This is a wine with complex aromas of blueberries, blackberries and mocha on the nose. It is a massively structured and complex wine with intense flavours of all-spice and liquorice that lingers on the finish.
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Description
| Tasting Notes |
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This is a wine with complex aromas of blueberries, blackberries and mocha on the nose. It is a massively structured and complex wine with intense flavours of all-spice and liquorice that lingers on the finish. |
| Food Suggestions |
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Ideal partner to roast lamb, strong cheeses or mushroom risotto. |
| Colour |
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Dark Ruby Red |
| Blend Information |
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85% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot |
| Ageing Potential |
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Ideal to drink now, but will age well for a further 8 years. |
| Awards |
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| Vinification |
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The grapes were picked a full ripeness. Prior to fermentation 30% of the juice was removed from the skins to enhance the extraction of colour and flavour. Fermentation was conducted at 25 - 30°C during which time frequent pump-overs took place. After alcoholic fermentation the grapes was pressed and left on the yeast lees through-out Malolactic fermentation. The wine was then aged for 20 months in 100% New French oak barrels. |
| Technical Analysis |
| Residual Sugar |
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4.2 g/l |
| Total Acidity |
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6.1 g/l |
| pH |
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3.42 |
| Alcohol |
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13.5 % |
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