Domaine Naturaliste Le Naturaliste Cabernet Franc 2021
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Matured in French oak puncheons of which 40% were new for 14 months. Mulberries, prune plums and cassis. A lovely ripeness to the fruit opens to some rich chocolaty tones, mocha, coffee and red tea leaf. Tannins are dusty and spread evenly across the palate, with a hint of black stone and potting soil, this is on the ethereal side of how Cabernet Franc can behave, minimal herbal nuances and showing the friendly charming side of the varietal. A labour of love and a wondrous outcome. Drink with a family size beef pie and break bread together.
Shanteh cut her teeth at Sydney’s Award-Winning Quay restaurant where she worked for over a decade and was Head Sommelier from 2018 till 2022. She has been nominated for the Good Food Guide Sommelier of the Year award on three occasions and claims that her experience as a Len Evans scholar as one of the highlights of her career. Shanteh hosts her own weekly podcast ‘Over A Glass’ with the Deep in the Weeds Network and spends her time writing for various publications and judging at numerous wine shows across the country.
