Aotea by the Seifried Family Cabernet Franc 2019, Nelson

An enticing and striking varietal bouquet of dark red berry fruits, a broody savoury complexity, olive and bell-pepper scents, new French Oak and toasty baking spices qualities. Delicous on the palate, but quite youthful still with a tautness from tannins and acidity, but also a core of red fruit flavours that reflect the bouquet, savoury earthy qualities and a mix of violets, olive, tobacco and berries. Still developing so cellar time is recommened. Best drinking from late 2023 through 2029.

93 Points

Excellent