2022 The Nest Cabernet Franc *
A pure Cabernet Franc, it expresses true varietal characteristics of red currant, red berry and leafy, bracken notes. The palate has a compact style with finely compressed tannins that create a smooth, almost polished texture. The enduring freshness, intensity and elegance of this wine are the defining characters.
VINTAGE
The 2022 growing season followed very similar conditions to 2021, though slightly cooler. There were favourable winter rains and a mild flowering and fruit set period. The cool ripening period took place between late January through to harvest in March. Yields were well balanced, and we were pleased with the fruit ripeness, intensity, freshness, and natural acidity.
WINEMAKING
Hand-picked, destemmed and whole berry sorted then 100% gently crushed. Native yeast fermentation pumped over daily with 16 days on skins. Basket pressed with light pressing included in free run to lift structure. Filled directly to 60% new and used French oak barriques, matured for 15 months. Blended and packed down to older Bordeaux barriques for 2 months before bottling. Bottled December 2023.
Tasting Notes
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