Singlefile - Frankland River Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 750ml

"The continental cool climate sub-region of Frankland River sits within the northwest corner of the Great Southern wine region (its latitude 34°39’S). The Riversdale vineyard, planted in 1997 on deep gravel over clay soils, on a north-south orientation, is located 7kms northwest of the Frankland River township.

The winter saw above average rainfall that continued into early spring. Summer was dry and mild with even temperatures throughout February, March and April. This provided perfect conditions to achieve optimal ripeness and the tannin profile required for premium cabernet sauvignon.

The fruit was picked and sorted in late-April 2022. It was cold soaked in a small fermenter for two days before undergoing a gentle and extended maceration. After the fermentation, the wine was left on skins for 18 days. Forty percent of the wine was matured in new Bordeaux oak barriques. The balance went to one-year old (30%) and two-year old (30%) Bordeaux barriques for fourteen months before the wine was then prepared for bottling.

This wine displays complex aromas of blueberry, plum and cassis, with gentle oak support. The wine is effortlessly mouth filling with juicy dark fruit flavours balanced with acidity and gentle fine-grained tannins which lead to a long finish. It is well suited to red meat dishes such as a roast leg of lamb with garlic and herbs." - Singlefile

Style / Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Frankland River, WA
ABV: 14.3%
Vol: 750ml