Tapanappa Whalebone Vineyard Merlot Cabernet Franc 2013
A blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc, 56/44 respectively; spends 20m in Oak, all French and, of which, 90% is new.
Why do I tell you this? Because, yes, the oak is here - 90% new French couldn't be avoided. It supports black cherry, mulberry, throws a coffee note.
It's lighter of than body than you'd expect, given the oak and barely sub-15 abv, but it's no slouch. Tannin builds, it's a substantive wine, with the fruit and flavour a riot, charging through to the finish.
Expansive wine, seriously impressive, reinforces its status as one of Australia's upper echelon offerings. Shows what Merlot and Cab Franc can do, in the right terroir, the right hands. 95
Tasted on: Sunday 30th October, a Root to Flower day
Source: Sample
Price: $79
Alcohol:14.8%
Closure: Cork
Website: https://tapanappa.com.au
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