Penley Estate Francis Cabernet Franc 2022 750ml june26-b1s5 The botanicals create a pine

The botanicals create a pine and floral base

A smooth and enveloping entry of dark red fruits and creme anglaise leads to a fresh and bright mid-palate

Ricarda Amor Blanco 750ml — from the Primo spirits wall

Pear Williams Purkhart is produced in a style common in the alps though seldom found elsehwhere

toasty oak from barrel aging

Penley Estate Francis Cabernet Franc 2022 750ml june26-b1s5 The botanicals create a pineThis wine shows oodles of bright cherry, clove and star anise, with a soft floral note and a hint of reduction. The palate is medium in weight, but with a feathery quality to the fruit, raspy tannins and a powdery texture. At the close, it shows a lovely, long finish that tastes like Chinese Five spice. Layered, likable and full of personality, this makes for fun, youthful drinking now.