Terre A Terre Crayeres Cabernet Franc 2020

Terre A Terre Crayeres Cabernet Franc 2020
2020 was a relatively cool vintage in Wrattonbully. It was also relatively dry, with 76% of average rainfall over the growing season. Good rainfall in late November interfered with flowering and fruit set of all the varieties, leading to very low yields. Temperatures post véraison (February and March) were lower than average, and these mild summer weather conditions were perfect for ripening our Cabernet Franc. 

The fruit was transported back to the Tapanappa winery in the Piccadilly Valley, 
Adelaide Hills before it was crushed and destemmed, except for 30% whole bunches in 
the Cabernet Franc fermenters. The must was fermented separately in larger potter 
fermenters and smaller open-top fermenters. After fermentation and maceration, the 
must was pressed off skins and each variety went through malolactic in tank. At the 
end of malolactic in Spring 2020, the wines were racked and aged in French oak barrels 
(average of 30% new oak) for 12 months. After a light egg fining in oak, the wines were 
racked before bottling without filtration.