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Category Archives: Cabernet Franc et al
2012 Frankland Estate Olmo’s Reward
No Merlot for Olmo in 2012. The Cabernet Franc was deemed to be too high quality. Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot remain in the mix. Wonderful Franc perfume. Fresh red fruits, brown grass, capsicum, spice, tree bark and violets – … Continue reading
2012 Ross Hill Isabella & Jack Cabernet Franc Merlot
A well known wine writer recently stated that the Orange region’s “most successful variety is undoubtedly chardonnay”. Now I’m all for opinion but this sort of authoritative announcement irks me. It doesn’t recognise the range of contrary opinions out there … Continue reading
2010 Blue Poles Allouran
Australia’s best Merlot Cabernet Franc blend has never looked better. It’s 70%/30% for those interested in the numbers. If you aren’t already all over this wine then you should be. More elegant and vibrant than previous releases; although it’s never … Continue reading
2012 Dodgy Brothers Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon Petit Verdot
A luscious blend of 50% Cabernet Franc, 32% Cabernet Sauvignon and 18% Petit Verdot. It won’t be what everyone is looking for in a ‘Bordeaux blend’ but I’d argue that the varieties assert themselves as much as the region. Aromas … Continue reading
2011 Picardy Merlimont
I’ve not tasted a Picardy Merlimont before and judging from this release, more’s the shame. It’s the same blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Franc as the standard label reviewed below but there’s a greater sense of gravitas present here. … Continue reading
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2011 Picardy Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc
Wines like this make you wonder once more why Australian Merlot dominant blends aren’t given proper respect when it’s due. And that’s not to mention the lack of interest in Australian Franc. I’ll mark most of it down to ignorance and … Continue reading
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2009 Tapanappa Whalebone Vineyard Merlot Cabernet Franc
Apart from a short heat wave at the end of January, 2009 was a cooler vintage in Wrattonbully. The coolest since 2005. It’s made for an even better rendition of the Tapanappa Whalebone Vineyard Merlot Cabernet Franc than the terrific … Continue reading
2008 Tapanappa Whalebone Vineyard Merlot Cabernet Franc
Wrattonbully appears to have a genuine future as a Merlot producing region. The addition of 40% Cabernet Franc adds a good deal of interest as well. The Whalebone Vineyard was planted in 1974 and it’s producing some exciting wines already. … Continue reading