2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Residual Sugar 2.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Franc
Classification Twenty Mile Bench appellation
Region Twenty Mile Bench
Brix at Harvest 21.4°
Sites Butlers' Grant Vineyard — old Cabernet Franc vines
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Oak Details 25% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak25%
Production Details Fruit came from old Cabernet Franc vines at Butlers' Grant Vineyard. The wine was aged for 22 months in barrel; 25% was new oak, while the sheet describes the remainder as “first use.” Fermentation was 100% wild, as was malolactic fermentation. Production was 100 cases.
Tasting Notes Red currant, ripe raspberry, peppery spice and dried herbs; bright acidity and fine tannins with juicy red fruit, tobacco and earthiness; smooth, elegant finish.
Vintages
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.7%
Residual Sugar 1.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Franc
Drinking Window Drink now or hold 1–2 years (May 2024 source context)
Classification VQA Twenty Mile Bench
Region Twenty Mile Bench
Sites Butlers' Grant Vineyard
Production Details Presented in a 750 mL bottle; 100 cases produced.
Tasting Notes Semi-opaque dark ruby-garnet; violets, cassis, green pepper, savoury green herbs and black pepper; medium acidity, tannin and body with blackberry, licorice, plum, baking spice and black tea; velvety tannins and a smooth mouthfeel.
Food Pairing Beef dumplings; vermicelli noodles with barbecued pork; tomato-and-olive-stuffed portobello mushrooms; baba ghanoush with pomegranate molasses; sweet-and-sour meatballs.
Critics Ratings 91
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