Fresh, silky, fragrant.
Harvested from the estate vineyards there were less than 700 cases made of this Cabernet Franc. Fragrant and forthright aromas of cherries, vanilla, red currents, violets and licorice with liberal baking spice. The palate is medium-full with very good freshness overall. Slick but more diluted than I expected, with a slightly textural finish trailing bittersweet cocoa tannins.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - January 8th, 2019

Succulent, fragrant, fresh. This vintage is a fragrant one with notes of sweet vanilla, cassis, velvety cocoa baking spices and hints of licorice. The palate is more restrained; a combination of red and black fruits, spice and tobacco flavours dominate. Expect a fresh red with smooth tannins and a cocoa finish.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - May 27th, 2019

Succulent, concentrated, stylish. Here is a meaty and succulent version of Cabernet, offering wild black berries and mocha, dried sage, pencil shaving and toasted spice aromas. Equally savoury on the palate it has grit and grip, impressive concentration and a long fresh finish. A stylish red to pair with almost anything you can throw on the grill or with hearty pastas or hard cheeses.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - April 15th, 2018

Toasted, potent, lemony.
Toasted oak, browned butter, grilled lemons, melon, spice and toffee nuts dominate the nose. The palate is equally toasted and buttery, lemony and potent. It is a concentrated stye with a long leesy and flinty finish. Pair: Halibut, creamy pastas, rich shellfish in butter, and smoked cheeses.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - November 17th, 2016

Woven, savoury, expressive.
A savoury vintage of this Merlot, you can expect plummy flavours layered with dried cherries, peppery spices, mocha, leather and dried sage. Sweet and expressive fruit lead the palate; it's lively acidity adds levity to a rich chocolaty and spicy character. Great overall style, nicely woven and balanced with a long sweet tobacco finish. Pair: BBQ, hearty tomato and meat pastas, roasted lamb, or medium to hard cheese
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Wine Scores Reviewed - April 10th, 2018