Terre a Terre Crayères Vineyard Cabernet Franc Shiraz 2018

93 Points "A unique take on the more classical cabernet/shiraz blend with cabernet franc the major partner at a 63% share. Intriguingly it and the shiraz were picked just one day apart. Both matured in 21% new French oak for 9 months, the cabernet franc then spending a further 9 in an old 4000l foudre while the shiraz stayed in barrels. Fruit-forward and juicy, floral and crushed redder-berry aromatics to the fore, while the flavour spectrum covers blueberry, rhubarb, and red plum as well as the more usual blackberry. Soft, chewy tannins fill the mouth without blocking fruit." Wine Companion, Tony Love

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