Paracombe Cabernet Franc 2017

Harvested exclusively from the original 1983 plantings of the Paracombe vineyard. Grown on the driest section of our vineyard along with the most ironstone concentrated soils on our block

Single varietal releases of Cabernet Franc are rare in Australia and Paracombe’s Cabernet Franc is considered one of the finest examples. Initially released in 1993 with a vintage released every year since.

Matured in seasoned French Oak barrels, this vintage has delivered a wine with lifted berry, violets and spicy aromas. The palate provides alluring soft fruit, aniseed spice, fine tannin and a lingering finish. Enjoy now or will please with cellaring.

Paracombe has been a long-time leader in growing and making cabernet franc; its vineyard is mature, as its expertise in handling the variety. The wine has a fragrance all of its own, spanning violets and fresh tobacco, the palate with sweet berries and spiced poached plum. 

Alcohol Level : 14.4%

Awards

2016 Vintage; 91 Points Nick Stock JamesSuckling.com

2015 Vintage; Gold 2019 Sydney International Wine Competition, 91 Points Campbell Mattinson The Wine Front

2014 Vintage; 92 Points Halliday Wine Companion, 90 Points JamesSuckling.com

2013 Vintage; 93 Points Halliday Wine Companion

2012 Vintage; 94 Points Halliday Wine Companion, 90 Points JamesSuckling.com

2011 Vintage; 93 Points Rob Geddes MW

2010 Vintage; Blue Gold 2016 Sydney International Wine Competition, 95 Points Rob Geddes MW, 94 Points Halliday Wine Companion

2009 Vintage; 90 Points Rob Geddes MW

2008 Vintage; 90 Points Halliday Wine Companion, 90 Points Rob Geddes MW

2004 Vintage; 91 Points Halliday Wine Companion

2001 Vintage; 3 Trophy’s 2002 Adelaide Hills Wine Show, Wine of Show, Best Red Wine of Show & Best Other Red Wine of Show

2000 Vintage; 2 Trophy’s 2001 Adelaide Hills Wine Show, Best Red Wine of Show & Best Other Red Wine of Show

1995 Vintage; Gold 1996 Royal Hobart Wine Show

Culinary Recommendation: To serve 16 C - 18 C. With its gentle style, our Cabernet Franc is suited to mushroom & game dishes.