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2023 Vinework Cabernet Franc
$30.00
$180.00
1183 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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2023 |
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Margaret River |
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A cold winter with reasonable rainfall led to late budburst. This was followed by a cool wet spring, allowing extended flowering, good fruit-set and higher than average yields. A lack of Marri blossom leading up to and during harvest meant that bird pressure was extreme. In summary 2023 was an excellent vintage. |
Tasting Notes
Ruby red with a vibrant purple hue. |
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Subtley floral with aromas of raspberry, black plum and bay leaf. |
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Medium bodied wine with plush supple tannins supported by juicy forest fruits, cassis, dried herb, dark coco nib 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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3.56 |
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Fruit was destemmed and lightly crushed before small batch fermentation in a static fermenter. The cap was managed using aerative pumping over for 6-7 days before gentle pressing. |