2022 Cabernet Franc
Adelina, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia
- Brodie Smith's House Block, Polish Hill River: NASAA certified organic, grey-brown loam on shale at 460 m.
- Fermented cool on skins for 14 days in concrete, then 9 months in neutral 700 L French barrels.
- From 24-year-old vines on a slight westerly face; 13.5% alcohol.
- Vintage
- 2023
- Region
- Polish Hill River / Clare
- Vineyard
- House Block
- Grower
- Brodie Smith
- Elevation
- 460m
- Vine age
- 24 years
- Soil profile
- grey brown loam on shale and sandy limestone
- Aspect
- slight westerly face
- Farming
- NASAA certified organic
- pH
- 3.54
- TA
- 5.50 g/l
- RS
- NEG
- Alc
- 13.5%
Winemaking
Fruit was destemmed and crushed. Fermented cool on skins for 14 days in concrete before pressing. Pressed and racked once post malolactic fermentation, 9 months in neutral French 700l barrels.
Tasting Notes
Red berry fruit with gum leaf, cloves, black pepper and a touch of rhubarb. Medium bodied and savoury, with bright, juicy fruit, minty herbal notes and fine tannins. Crunchy and fresh, finishing with a tangy, spicy lift.
Distributed in Australia by Principal Wine.