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Murdoch Hill Vis-à-Vis Cabernet Franc 2023
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Murdoch Hill Vis-à-Vis Cabernet Franc 2023 - 1 Bottle is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Murdoch Hill Vis-à-Vis Cabernet Franc 2023
This is the sixth release of Michael Downer’s Cabernet Franc, and it’s fast become a staple of the range. The fruit was sourced from Murdoch’s own Oakbank Vineyard, which sits at a lofty 400 metres and has sandy loam soils lightly peppered with quartz. Downer’s recent plantings of a further 400 Cabernet Franc vines means, thankfully, there’s a bit more to go around in 2023.
The vines here are spur-pruned, and the team practises detailed hand-pruning, shoot-thinning and bunch-thinning to ensure they give Downer the lifted, violet and red-fruited profile he’s chasing for this spicy, sappy, Loire-inspired red. The fruit for the 2023 was handpicked and 100% destemmed, then racked into mature French barriques where it rested for seven months.
It's clear Downer is hitting his stride with Cabernet Franc. This bright, pure fruited and brilliantly balanced release is his finest yet. Rich in varietal charm, it's layered with berry fruits, a touch of pepper spice and beautifully supple texture. A ripper release.
| Type | Red Wine |
|---|---|
| Varietal(s) | Cabernet Franc |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Adelaide Hills |
| Brand | Murdoch Hill |
| Vintage | 2023 |
Adelaide Hills
The Adelaide Hills is one of the largest geographical wine regions in Australia, and amongst the most diverse in terms of climate, soil and topography. Because of this, many different varietals are planted here with the most dominant being Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris. It is generally thought of as a cooler region, especially when compared to neighbouring Barossa to the north and Mclaren vale and Langhorne Creek to the south.
NZ Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc has been popular in Australia for a while now, but Adelaide hills Sauvignon Blanc (the most planted grape in the region) could be considered the Aussie Savvy Blanc. From www.adelaidehillswine.com.au about their Sauvignon Blanc: “Wines that are textured, edgy, vibrant and dry with exceptional fruit definition, length and crispness that marry superbly with summer seafood.”
You can also find some cool climate shiraz from the Adelaide hills, defying the more common big bold style that is usually seen in Australian Shiraz.
