2022 Great Southern Cabernet Franc
Harvest: 13-04-2022 | Bottled: 15-08-2023 | Alc: 14.0% | pH: 3.64 | T.A.: 5.8g/L
Blend: 100% Cabernet Franc
Colour: Deep purple with vibrant red hues
Bouquet: Rich youthful aromas of raspberry and blackcurrants backed by subtle herbaceous characters.
Palate: Bold, bright delicious red fruit flavours of red cherry and cranberry. These translate to a medium-bodied, intense, beautifully balanced, and framed palate.
Soft tannins from the French oak provide structure and texture. A medium bodied, delicious red wine with length, savouriness, and complexity.
Food pairing: Enjoy with rich red meat dishes, or strong, flavorsome cheeses, over the next 7-9 years.
Winemaking: Cabernet Franc fruit was crushed and destemmed into a closed fermenter where it underwent 2-3 pump overs a day until the end of ferment. Ferment was pressed and allowed a light settle before being racked to new and seasoned French oak for 15 month barrel maturation.
Winemaker: Rob Diletti
At checkout a 10% discount will be applied to a 12 bottle order of this wine.
Reviews & Awards
2018 Vintage:
- Best Red Wine of Show & Best Cabernet Franc, Class 15 – at the invitation only Global Fine Wine Challenge 2021
- 94 points Ray Jordan, Cellar Talk, The West Australian.
- Ranked #5 of 27 Cabernet Franc from Australia, Huon Hooke, The Real Review