A satisfying crimson/purple colour with flashes of magenta at the rim. The nose shows classic cool climate Cabernet Franc characters of violets, plums and spice – think mace, allspice, nutmeg and anise. Behind this are lovely notes of dark chocolate, rose petal and an intriguing top note of morello cherry. In the mouth the wine is balanced and harmonious showing lovely fruit/tannin integration. Subtle yet fresh French oak gives the wine a delicious liquorice like tang in the finish while there is sufficient acidity to give the wine drive and energy which lends a savoury structure rather than it being totally fruit dominant