NEW VARIETAL
2021 Vinework Cabernet Franc
$30.00
$180.00
2606 in stock
Cabernet Franc has always played an historic role in many Xanadu Cabernet blends spanning back to the early 80’s. 100% of the fruit for this Cabernet Franc is from our oldest vineyard, the Lagan Estate. The last straight varietal Cabernet Franc was made in 1996!
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Viticulture
Cabernet Franc (100%) |
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2021 |
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Margaret River |
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We had a great summer leading up to vintage, although a rain event about a week or so before the start of harvest lead to some unusually humid conditions (for Margaret River at least). Careful fruit selection in some vineyards was required as a result of the humidity, despite experiencing good weather during the white harvest. The end of the whites saw a bit more rain, which was then followed by fine weather for the rest of March setting up the Cabernets nicely. In summary 2021 was a more challenging season than usual, however the extra work in the vineyard ultimately paid dividends with some wonderfully elegant wines being produced as a result. Cabernet Franc has always played an historic role in many Xanadu Cabernet blends spanning back to the early 80’s. 100% of the fruit for this Cabernet Franc is from our oldest vineyard, the Lagan Estate. The last straight varietal Cabernet Franc was made in 1996! |
Tasting Notes
Ruby red with vibrant purple hues. |
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Ripe fruits of the forest, red currant and cassis integrated with framed by fine French oak, interwoven with hints of dark choc-mint and dried herb in the background. |
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The palate is medium bodied and elegant, layered with red plums and forest fruits supported by fine tannins which lead to a supple, lingering fruit finish. |
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Vibrant and eminently drinkable in its youth, this finely structured wine will also benefit from further bottle maturation and will reward short to medium term cellaring. |
Winemaking
14.0% |
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750ml |
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3.54 |
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Fruit was destemmed and lightly crushed before small batch fermentation in a static fermenter. Fermentation takes 7-8 days @ 24 – 26oC, during which the cap was managed using aerative pumping over for 7 days before gentle pressing. The wine was then matured for 14 months in French oak barriques (20% new) before the blend was assembled prior to bottling. |