Terre à Terre Crayères Vineyard Cabernet Franc 2023

Solo Cabernet Franc can be an exciting style and this example is definitely worth exploring. This wine, from the Crayères vineyard in Wrattonbully, sees the addition of 8% Shiraz.  Maturation was in a mix of French oak barrels, 20% of them new, and one old oak foudre, all for a period of 14 months. 1,250 six-packs made. An elegant style, this is fresh and flavoursome with notes of red fruits, redcurrants, tobacco leaves, dried herbs and red cherries, together with hints of root vegetables. Seductive in style with silky tannins, this is a little savoury and herbal, and a wine of balance, medium weight and good length. It should provide pleasure for at least the next 10 years.