Three Hills 2021 Cabernet Franc
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Overview
Malbec, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc share some flavour characteristics that are uniquely Bordeaux. Perhaps they share genes from Sauvignon Blanc. Hence the fresh, herby green element to the flavour, the hint of capsicum and asparagus. Cabernet Franc is distinguished by the fact that, when under-ripe, it is quite thin and herbaceous.
Cabernet Franc, in particular, transitions from thin and herbaceous when under-ripe to aromatic with violet notes when fully ripe. It contributes significantly to blend aromatics, softening green elements on the palate. In exceptional vintages, we capitalize on its ripeness to craft single varietal wines like this one.
The Taste
AROMA: Lifted aroma of red fruit, blueberry and fresh turned earth, truffle and red currant with hints of violets, dark chocolate and tomato leaf.
PALATE: This wine is med-full bodied with an impressive structure and depth of flavour for the variety. The wine displays characters of black berry, red currant and plum skin with notes of cola and forest floor. The flavours are concentrated, ripe and dominated by sweet berry fruit. The fine slightly chalky tannins give the wine texture and structure, yet they finish fine, soft and long.
FULL WINEMAKER'S NOTES
Three Hills Vineyard
Crafted in the cool embrace of Margaret River's deep south – our vineyard's location adds a touch of finesse to each bottle, making our wines truly distinctive and undeniably fine.
Vineyard Specifications
Hectares Planted: 30 hectares
Year Planted: 1994
Climate: Mediterranean climate with strong maritime influences from having the ocean on three sides
Soil: loam with underlying laterite
Irrigation: Dry grown
Annual rainfall: 510mm
Vintage: Mid February until late April
Picking: 100% handpicked
Number of Varieties: 32
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