2022 Cabernet Franc Reserve
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Varietals, Vineyard & Harvest: 100% estate-grown Cabernet Franc, clones 214 and 327, hand-harvested on 15 October 2022 at 23.1 brix.
Winemaking: Destemmed and lightly crushed prior to a wild fermentation with 20-months élevage in one new French oak barrel and one second-use French oak barrel. Estate-bottled unfiltered and unfined on 26 July 2024.
Wine Description: Deep ruby in colour. Aromas of cherry, molasses, cigar box, menthol, cured meat, oak, dried thyme, sage, violet, peony. The palate continues with dark cherry, raspberry, blackberry, plum, roasted bell pepper, prosciutto, rose flower, tobacco, leather, baking spices, menthol and cocoa. A deep core of red fruit emerges as the wine opens with aeration. Full-bodied. Medium plus acidity. Plentiful but fine, dusty and layered tannins. Drink from 2026 – 2040.
Acidity & pH: 5.55 g/L TA; pH 3.61
Sweetness: Fully dry with >2 g/L residual sugar
Alcohol by Volume: 13.8%
Production: 2 barrels, 48 cases
*Orders will be limited to a maximim of six bottles for this limited release.
*Please reach out to us at meg@blackbankhill.com for further questions about your order.