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2019 La Violetta Fric Frac Cabernet Franc

Great Southern, WA

Slurpable Cabernet Franc from the deep south of WA. A loveable mid-weight red wine here from AJ Hoadley.

$35.00

About

About The Wine

So often there's a twist or a turn with a La Violetta wine. Not the case here.

This is Cabernet Franc delivered straight up. And it's straight up delicious.

The Great Southern is prime territory for Cabernet Franc, where the extended ripening season allows for great flavour development without the risk of excessive ripeness.

This is a classic example of the variety - with sweet purple fruits and a lick of leafy complexity. Fans of easy-drinking BDX varieties should get around this.

About La Violetta

Few winemakers bring as much creativity and flair to their label as the mercurial Andrew Hoadley.

With a mischievous, child-like joy, he has set about crafting La Violetta, one of the most fascinating wine ranges in Western Australia, and indeed, the country.

His wines are inspiring, each a creation all of its own.

With a mix of single vineyard, single varietal wines and some exotic blends, these some of the most thought-provoking wines in the West.

Winemaker AJ Hoadley
Winemaker AJ Hoadley
Great Southern, WA
Additional Info

From The Producer

Blend : Cabernet Franc (100%)
ABV : 13.3%
Closure : Screw Cap
Drink Until : 2024
Bottle Size : 750ml

Expert Reviews

Critic Reviews

92Points
The Wine Front

"The wine is not edgy, as cabernet franc can be, but mellifluous, cool, cassis and green herb, bay leaf extension, citrus (?!) and fennel notes. All good. Slurps into the palate then quickens to silty, dusty tannins, finishes with chalky pucker and a splash of blood orange tang. It’s easy drinking, fresh drinking, fun drinking, interesting drinking. Marches to its own beat. It’s good. Get some." - Mike Bennie (The Wine Front)

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