I have often thought of winemaker Andrjez Lipinski as a white wine genius, but of late he is showing a pretty deft hand with reds too. This Cabernet Franc spent 17 months in new 225L Eastern European (Polish and Ukrainian) oak. Smells and flavours intermingle to produce tobacco, cherry, strawberry, and herb notes; smooth on the palate with a touch of grit from the tannins, nice fruit, oak and spice with a delicious long cherry finish. Only 150 cases produced from 6 barrels. This is a fabulous tasty Cabernet Franc well worth it’s price. Price: $34.00 – Rating: *****