Rochford Cabernet Franc 2021 (6 Bottles) Yarra Valley

$166.00 GST Included

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Quite an exotic nose of lavender, dried herbs, iron mineral notes and red forest berries with some red jube cab franc characters. The palate echoes the fruit profile of the nose, yet there are also some rye bread flavours and fine tannins reflective of our (40 year old vines) Hill Rd vineyard. This is a keeper.

Vinification & Elevage: Fruit was fully destemmed 100% whole berries. A cold short cold soak prior to fermentation and on skins for 14 days. The wine was pressed to seasoned French oak barriques for malolactic conversion on lees and in oak for 10 months. 230 dozen produced.

Our winemaking philosophy is to produce the best fruit possible in the vineyard and allow the wines to express the individuality of the vineyard and each growing season. The grapes for this wine were handpicked with viticultural practices based around maintaining balance in the vineyards, sustainability, and responsiveness to changing environmental conditions.

2021 was a welcome return to ideal growing conditions here in the Yarra Valley. A prolonged, classical season allowed for brilliant definition of flavour across our range.

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About Rochford Wines

Rochford Wines begins with owner and CEO Helmut Konecsny, who has always been the driving force behind this dynamic wine business since first purchasing the land in 2002. A family business at heart, Helmut’s passion for Yarra Valley wine, great food, service and entertainment has seen Rochford expand exponentially over the years.

After many years in the corporate world both in Australia and overseas, Helmut purchased a vineyard in Macedon Ranges where the concept for Rochford Wines first began. While still commuting to his corporate obligations and managing the vineyard, the opportunity to purchase ‘Eyton on the Yarra’ came to Helmut’s attention. With its old vine plantings, proximity to Melbourne and Highway frontage, the potential to develop the site into something truly special was immediately apparent. And so, Rochford Wines of the Yarra Valley was born.

Now producing award-winning wines, Rochford encompasses three vineyard sites, two restaurants, a weddings and functions venue and a huge 12,000 capacity outdoor concert amphitheater. The dreams Helmut had for Rochford Wines are being realized; A place that captivates the senses and provide memorable experiences for all who visit.

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