Mayfield Vineyard Estate Range'Jonty met Otto' Cabernet Franc

Lovely, joyous vibrancy to the wine - bright, perky, puppy black fruit that pops in the glass! Similarly conveys itself on the palate: core of bright and glossy black fruit, acids in balance and bring flow. Lovely, fine chains of silken tannin to thread it all together. A joyous release, and one that provides potential further claim for Cab Franc to potentially be Orange's 'thing'.

Jonty Met Otto eh? A curious name and one of those I always seek to find the story's meaning. Named for viticulturist Charles Simons and his young family, this Cabernet Franc from the Orange region's Mayfield Vineyard is a beauty. There is a brightish hue in the glass that immediately attracts the eye. Abuzz with red cherries, strawberries and crunchy red apples, red plums slowly build momentum. A curious flash of coffee grounds comes and goes with some black tea and dark chocolate. Medium to full-bodied, there is something about its presence and shape that keeps calling me back. A very handy debut. Drink to five years+

I am a huge fan of Cab Franc, and this one is a cracker! Light and bright red/purple in colour, very attractive bouquet of red berries, florals and just a hint of violets, delightful, silky smooth palate with a lovely depth of vibrant flavours and a classy, lingering finish. A BRILLIANT EXAMPLE OF A GREAT emerging varieties.