From Te Awa, the 2009 vintage (5*) was hugely charming in its youth. Deeply coloured, it is fruit-packed, ripe and supple, with lovely plum, spice, blackcurrant and dark chocolate flavours, and very fine-grained tannins. Showing the power to age, it’s a beautifully textured wine, for drinking now and over the next decade.
Details
Type: Red Wines
Variety: Cabernet Franc
Vintage: 2009
Overall Rating for All Vintages Tasted: ★★★★★ – 5 Stars
Price: $45 NZD
Sweetness: DRY
Value for Money: AV
Buyer’s Guide Edition: 2014
The overall rating for quality is Tentative, as Michael has only reviewed a small number of vintages of this particular wine.