Dalton Family Collection Cabernet Franc 2023

During fermentation the grape cap was gently irrigated several times a day which increased the depth of colour and levels of extraction in the wine. Towards the end of fermentation the wine was pressed out and the free run was separated and used to make this wine. The wines were then racked into new 300L French oak barrels and allowed to mature for about 18 months. The wine is the result of constant selection and refinement. The Dalton Cabernet Franc Family Collection results in a dark purple color with notes of berry along complex herbal and bell pepper notes. The wine is long on the palate, smooth, and deeply satisfying. The depth of colour and complex aromas give an excellent indication of this wine’s potential. This is a full-bodied wine and is suitable for heavier meals, for example roast beef, lamb, or heavy winter stew with aubergines and tomatoes.