Old Coach Road Malbec Cabernet Franc 2022
Old Coach Road Malbec Cabernet Franc 2022
Awards
Awards
87 Points (4 Stars) - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, October 2024, New Zealand
Wine Analysis
Wine Analysis
Vineyard: Seifried Clover Road, Brightwater and Edens Road vineyards
Sugar at Harvest: 23.2°Brix
Date of Harvest: Late March - early April 2022
pH of Wine: 3.65
T.A of Wine: 5.6 g/L
Suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans: Yes
The Vineyard
The Vineyard
The Clover Road, Brightwater and Edens Road vineyards
are all situated 15 km from the coast and are sheltered from the south by the Richmond Ranges. The 'soil' is a combination of rocks and boulders which is very hard on farm equipment, but vital for holding the warmth of Nelson's sun and for ripening the newly established vines.
Winemaker's Notes
Winemaker's Notes
This soft, easy drinking wine is a blend of two classic
varieties. The grape varietal parcels were harvested as they ripened and fermented on their skins separately. Fermentation occurred over a two week period with punch downs occurring twice daily to help build the core structure from which this wine would evolve. The wines were then aged separately in French oak barriques to impart spicy oak flavours, then blended in June 2024.
"Charming and elegantly composed... It's supple and silky, offering delightful drinking."
87 Points (4 Stars) - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, October 2024