An (almost) straight bottling of the Cabernet Franc (9% Shiraz for spice and seasoning), which only comes in the right years. Fruit comes from the close spaced Crayères Vineyard (1.5m by 1.5m) on the 37 million year old Terra Rossa ridge in Wrattonbully. Maturation in old French oak barrels and foudre.
Terre à Terre, Crayères Vineyard, Cabernet Franc, Shiraz, Wrattonbully, 2022
Medium garnet to ruby. Violets, black and red currants with antique cupboard dust, blackberry, dark choc nut bar, black olive, cardboard packing box, graphite and dried kitchen herbs. Sharp, tall and angled in a neat medium frame. Shiny, savoury edged black fruit with flyscreen tannins. Full display of what Cabernet Franc can do now and for the medium term.
RRP: $35
Alc: 14.5%
Rating: 93/100
Wine sample courtesy of Terre à Terre Wines
