Continues to be (almost) straight bottling of the Cabernet Franc (8% Shiraz for spice and seasoning), which only comes in the right years. Fruit comes from the close spaced Crayères Vineyard (1.5m by 1.5m) on the 37 million year old Terra Rossa ridge in Wrattonbully. 14 months maturation in French oak barrels (20% new) and an old oak foudre. Screw cap.

Terre à Terre, Crayères Vineyard, Cabernet Franc, Shiraz, Wrattonbully, 2023

Medium garnet to ruby. Dusty violets, cassis, cherry pie with thick crust, pink peppercorns, cedar, pouch tobacco, deep raspberry, turned earth and soft musk. Mid weight, dusty elegance with a great spread of fine tannin. Intense red fruit focus with juicy finish that belies the preconceptions of the region.

RRP: $35
Alc: 14.5%
Rating: 93/100

Wine sample courtesy of Terre à Terre Wines