Cabernet Franc 2024

Name: Cabernet Franc 2024
Brand: Maxwell Wines
SKU: 24CabFab
Price: 40.00 AUD
Availability: InStock

$40 | $32 Club Price

Cabernet Franc

Tasting Notes

Color & Aroma

Bright ruby red colour. Aromatics of raspberry, red currant, violet florals and dried herbs

Palate

Medium bodied, bright red raspberry fruits, with vibrant acidity. Earthy beetroot, toasted buckwheat and dried florals supported by fine smooth tannins that give freshness and length

Pairing

For a cosy night in, it's the perfect match for a bowl of a Pasta alla Gricia

Cellar

Cellar for 3-5 years

About

Our 2024 "Cab Fab" Cabernet Franc is a vibrant, medium-bodied red with lively acidity and fine tannins, an incredibly versatile wine made to shine alongside a wide variety of dishes. It’s a wine that complements the diversity of Maxwell’s ever-evolving menu, designed with the restaurant setting in mind.

Cabernet_Franc_Cab_Fab_2024_Tasting_Note.pdf

Technical

Varietal

Cabernet Franc

Varietal

McLaren Vale

Alcohol

13.5

PH

3.42

TA

6 g/L

Winemaking

Vintage Conditions

The 2023/2024 season began with a wet and windy spring, continuing rain into summer that saturated soil moisture levels. February and March provided perfect conditions, with mild days and nights allowing fruit to ripen beautifully. Vintage started in mid-February, with most blocks harvested in March, marking a return to the norm, albeit with below-average yields.

Maker Notes

Fabian's choice of Cabernet Franc entailed finding a suitable vineyard in McLaren Vale to pick early to capture the essence of the variety. 7 days fermenting on skins before being lightly pressed into seasoned French oak hogsheads.