Frankland Estate Franc 2022

A$35.00

Availability
In stock
Volume
750ml
Varieties
Region/Country
Frankland River, Australia
Rating
94 points

Description

Crafted by the skilled winemakers Hunter and Elizabeth Smith, this Cabernet Franc originates from their prized Isolation Ridge vineyard, where grapes are meticulously sourced for this limited production, small batch wine.

Nestled in the organically-farmed Isolation Ridge vineyard, the gravelly soils work their magic, accentuating the essence of Bordeaux varieties like Cabernet Franc. This terroir imparts a signature minerality and savory quality to the wine, beautifully complemented by abundant plush fruit notes.

At Frankland Estate, renowned for their wines bridging the gap between old-world charm and new-world innovation, this Cabernet Franc stands as a testament to their commitment to quality and tradition.

Following ten months of aging in venerable 500L oak casks, the wine is bottled unfiltered and unfined, ensuring every sip embodies the purest expression of the vineyard's bounty.

Rating

Score
94 points
Reviewer
Gary Walsh
Review

Wonderful rosy perfume, dried cranberry, redcurrant, chocolate and spice, a slight gum leafiness. Medium-bodied, gravelly tannin, some dried herb and subtle earthiness, fine brick dust tannin, freshness in with the sweet red fruits, and a long firm finish, black olive in the aftertaste. A wonderful expression of Franc.

Specifications

Closure
Screw cap
Serving Temp.
16-18 °C
Alcohol
13.5%
Decanter
Food pairing
Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb.

Tasting Profile

Nose
This wine presents a wonderful rosy perfume along with notes of dried cranberry, redcurrant, and hints of chocolate and spice. There's also a subtle gum leafiness in the background.
Palate
On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied with gravelly tannins. It offers flavors of dried herb and subtle earthiness, accompanied by fine brick dust tannins. There's a refreshing quality with the sweet red fruits, leading to a long, firm finish with hints of black olive lingering in the aftertaste. Overall, it's a wonderful expression of Franc.

Frankland Estate Franc 2022

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