Singlefile Single Vineyard Frankland River Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

Accolades

94 Points – Ray Jordan

Tasting Notes 🍷

• Colour: Vibrant, deep ruby, reflecting the wine’s intensity and richness.
• Aromatics: The nose opens with complex aromas of ripe blueberry, juicy plum, and cassis, layered with hints of oak that add depth and warmth.
• Palate: On the palate, this Cabernet Sauvignon is beautifully mouth-filling, with lush dark fruit flavours balanced by crisp acidity and fine tannins. The texture is smooth, offering a perfect harmony of fruit, oak, and structure.
• Finish: The finish is long and satisfying, with a lingering impression of ripe fruit and a soft, dry tannin structure that invites another sip.

Food Pairing Suggestions:

• Roast Leg of Lamb: The wine’s rich fruit and tannin structure make it a perfect match for a roast leg of lamb, especially when infused with garlic and herbs.
• Hearty Casseroles: A great choice alongside rich, slow-cooked dishes like beef stew or casseroles, where the wine’s acidity balances the richness of the meal.
• Grilled Red Meats: Perfect with grilled steaks or lamb chops, where the wine’s fruit-forward nature complements the smoky flavours.
• Savory Sides: The wine pairs wonderfully with savoury sides like roasted vegetables or creamy mashed potatoes.

Best Serving Temp:

Serve at 16-18°C to allow the wine’s full flavour profile to open up, with its complex aromas and silky tannins to shine.

Winemaking:

• Harvesting: The grapes for this Cabernet Sauvignon were handpicked at optimal ripeness to preserve the natural fruit character and balance.
• Fermentation: The wine underwent traditional fermentation techniques to extract the best colour, tannins, and fruit flavours.
• Maturation: Aged in oak barrels, the wine developed added complexity, with subtle oak nuances that enhance its vibrant fruit character without overwhelming it.
• Blending & Bottling: After maturation, the wine was blended to achieve a harmonious balance of fruit, acidity, and tannin structure, before being bottled and allowed to rest.

FAQ Wine Terms 🤔

• Cassis: A dark, rich fruit flavour reminiscent of blackcurrant, adding depth and complexity to the wine’s profile.
• Fine-Grained Tannins: Tannins that provide structure without being harsh, offering a smooth texture and a long finish.
• Oak Nuances: The subtle influence of oak barrels during maturation, which adds complexity and hints of spice, vanilla, or toasted wood.
• Mouth-Filling: Describes a wine that is full-bodied, with a texture that fills the mouth with rich, balanced flavours.
• Finish: The lingering taste left on the palate after swallowing, which can reveal further layers of flavour and texture.

Technical Data:

• Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
• Region: Great Southern, Western Australia
• Alcohol: 14% by Vol | 8.4 Standard Drinks
• pH: 3.58
• Titratable Acidity: 6.5 g/L
• Cellaring: Drink now or cellar for up to 8 years for further development.

Vintage Conditions:

The winter saw average rainfall that continued into early spring. Summer was dry and mild with even temperatures throughout February, March and April. This provided perfect conditions to achieve optimal ripeness, and the desired tannin profile for premium cabernet sauvignon.

The fruit was picked and sorted in late-April 2023. It was cold soaked in a small fermenter for two days before undergoing a gentle and extended maceration. After the fermentation, the wine was left on skins for 21 days. Thirty percent of the wine was matured in new Bordeaux oak barriques. The balance went to one-year old (30%) and two-year old (40%) Bordeaux barriques for fourteen months before the wine was then prepared for bottling.