Holm Oak Cabernet Franc 2024

There are just one hundred dozen bottles of this extremely impressive Cab Franc made, surely one of the best examples of this grape in this country. The estate’s three rows were planted back in the mid-1980s, so have some serious vine age. Small batch fermentation before maturation for six months in old oak barrels. Purple/magenta in colour, this is delightfully fragrant, its nose offering a range of aromas, including mulberries, spices, cranberries, tomato bushes, and a hint of bitter almonds on the finish. A delicious, impressive and elegant Cab Franc. There is juicy acidity and a lingering finish. Love it. Enjoy over the next three to six years, though good cellars will see it go considerably longer.