Author: Jancis Robinson
Source: JancisRobinson.com
Review Date: Friday August 19, 2016
Terre à Terre Rouge 2014
60% Cabernet Franc, 28% Shiraz, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Crayères vineyard. I wonder therefore why they put only South Australia (rather than Wrattonbully) on the front label. The Cabernet Franc was aged initially in a new 4,300l foudre and after 12 months racked into a two year-old one. The two other varieties were aged in used barriques. Luscious ripe fruit on the nose with soft tannins and no single varietal dominating the whole. Very cleverly blended! Perhaps it’s the Cabernet Franc that gives this wine such appetising freshness. Long and rich. This does not taste like any other Australian red I can think of. Manages to be both fresh and opulent. But it probably won’t last all that long.
Rating: 17/20
Drink By: 2016-2019
Date Tasted: 19 August 2016
Alcohol: 14.5%v/v
