Backsberg The Patriarch Cabernet Franc 2021

A bright and vibrant ruby with cherry tonality in appearance. Expect typical spice dry-leaf Cabernet Franc notes, gooseberry, dusty cedar, blackcurrant, plum and violets on the nose. Laden with flavours of pencil shavings and raspberry with a clean, dry finish, this wine will reward further cellaring.

The ideal partner to roast pork, turkey with cranberry sauce, roasted cherry duck and ripe cheeses.

variety : Cabernet Franc [ 100% Cabernet Franc ]
winemaker : Alicia Rechner
wine of origin : Stellenbosch
analysis : alc : 14.0 % vol  rs : 2.6 g/l  pH : 3.5  ta : 5.5 g/l  
type : Red   wooded vegetarian
pack : Bottle  size : 750ml  closure : Cork  

AWARDS
2023 Investec Trophy Wine Show - Silver
2023 Decanter Awards - Bronze
2023 Platter's Wine Guide - 4.5 Stars

ageing : Cellaring potential of 10 to 20 years.

The Patriarch commemorates the legacy of the iconic Sydney Back: an incredible father, grandfather, winemaker, businessman, philanthropist and industry pioneer. Much like Sydney, this wine has real punch, heart and soul, and is only produced in exceptional vintages from the very best vineyard blocks.

in the cellar : Hand-picked, the grapes are destemmed and sorted prior to fermentation in small inert open fermenters at 25 degrees Celsius with a cap punch-down twice daily for 10 days. The wine is then matured in both first and second fill French oak post malolactic fermentation for 12 months.

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