Tantalus Cabernet Franc Furthur Afield Series 2022
Osoyoos, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaSevere weather is the now new normal. An unforgiving series of challenging weather events led to Tantalus' new Further Afield Series, and a new line of wines from sourced grapes was added to the portfolio. This cab franc comes off the organic Sekhorn Family Vineyard in Osoyoos, 2 hours drive south from the Tantalus HQ in East Kelowna. Partial native ferment, this was fermented by batch, with up to 40% whole cluster, before all was pressed into older French barrels for 11 months. The silky smooth palate streams brambles, wild blackberry, and perfumed iris framed with soft, supple tannins and imbued with cracked black pepper. A gentle, finessed, well-knit franc, subtly harnessing the power of the southern Okanagan and turning it into a polished, drink-now red.Tasted: 08 September 2024Tasted by: Prices:
Tantalus Cabernet Franc Furthur Afield Series 2022
Osoyoos, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaWinemaker David Patterson said Cabernet Franc was a natural choice for the next Further Afield series because “It’s a variety we have long admired in BC.” Expect an attractive, juicy red that is a nod to Loire but made with the sensibility of a pinot specialist. Patterson has tamed the herbaceous, savoury notes and pushed the ripe blueberry and black fruits to the foreground, all sitting on a silky tannin structure that melts in your mouth. Fresh, smooth, intense, and it finishes clean and long, this is Next World cabernet franc. Considerable value.Tasted: 24 April 2024Tasted by: Prices:
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