Frankland Estate Organic Cabernet Franc 2024

A riesling bottle for a frisky, energetic red feels pretty apt, and so we have one here. Sheesh, this drinks a treat. Sleek and lighter weight despite the alcohol percentage on the bottle, the cavalcade of alpine herb, maritime greenery, dried seaweed and saline minerality makes for freshness in cranberry, mulberry and blueberry fruitiness. A light juiciness and a shimmer of flint and slate tannin add complexity. This is such a ripper drink, and shows the intent of complexity. By the way, this goes OK with a chill, too. 95 points, drink 2026-2030, Mike Bennie, Halliday Wine Companion.