SOMOS CABERNET FRANC RED WINE
750 ML BOTTLE • MCLAREN VALE, AUSTRALIA
MCLAREN VALE • SOUTH AUSTRALIA
"The modern, pure, and herbal interpretation of Cabernet Franc created by Somos Wines. Made in micro-batches from a single vineyard in McLaren Vale with two distinct harvests, natural fermentation, and minimal intervention, resulting in a strictly dry wine with fluid tannins and captivating notes of red pepper, violets, and wild berries."
Herbal Freshness, Signature Terroir, and Minimally Intervened Winemaking
The Somos Cabernet Franc 750 ml Red Wine is a fascinating artisanal expression conceived by Somos Wines, the author and single vineyard line of Juguette Winery (founded by winemakers Mauricio Ruiz Cantú and Ben Caldwell) in South Australia. With a strictly dry profile, this wine is hand-harvested in two distinct batches within McLaren Vale: an early harvest to provide freshness, wild herb aromas, and vibrant acidity, and a more mature harvest to give volume and juicy red fruit. Fermented with native yeasts and aged in neutral French oak barrels, it is bottled unfined and unfiltered, offering a modern, medium-bodied red with vibrant notes of roasted pepper, blueberries, sweet paprika, and fine herbs. Available with full guarantee at LaCava.shop.
1. Technical Product Details
Product Name: Somos Cabernet Franc Red Wine 750 ml.
Winery / Producer: Somos Wines (Juguette Winery / Mauricio Ruiz Cantú & Ben Caldwell).
Specific Origin Region: McLaren Vale, South Australia.
Grape Varieties: 100% Cabernet Franc (Single Vineyard / Small Parcel).
Wine Type: Artisanal Red Wine with Minimal Intervention.
Sweetness Classification: Dry (Linear and fresh acidity, smooth tannins, and zero sweet residual sugar).
Aging: 8 to 10 months in neutral French oak barrels, bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Alcohol Content: 13.0% - 13.5% Vol.
Net Content: 750 ml bottle.
Serving Temperature: 14°C - 16°C.
SKU / MPN: AU-SOM-CABFRANC-750ML
2. Luxury Tasting Notes
Appearance: Medium ruby red with violet reflections and subtle natural opacity due to its unfiltered process.
Nose: Fresh, clean, and complex nose with notes of tart red cherry, fresh raspberry, and blueberry, enveloped in aromatic layers of roasted red pepper, graphite, dried tomato leaves, pink pepper, and violet flower.
Palate: Fluid, light, and extremely refreshing entry. It presents a crunchy gastronomic acidity accompanied by polished, fine, and silky tannins. Its finish is long, mineral, and herbal, leaving a pleasant juicy sensation on the palate.
3. Enological Tasting Profile
4. Recommended Occasions and Food Pairings
Precise Gourmet Pairing (Expanded): Due to its vibrant acidity and green spice notes, it pairs perfectly with pork chops in herb sauce, lamb loin, duck breast, portobello or lentil veggie burgers, meat empanadas, pasta with chimichurri or pesto, skirt steak tacos with poblano chili, grilled roasted vegetables, artisanal charcuterie boards, and semi-hard cheeses like Gruyère, goat Gouda, and Fontina.
Suggested Moments:
- Family Meal: A fresh red wine ideal for accompanying homemade pasta, vegetable stews, and Sunday roasts.
- Summer: Excellent red wine to be served slightly chilled (14°C) on sunny garden, patio, or beach afternoons.
- Barbecue: Perfect for pairing with grilled vegetables, choripanes, herb-seasoned skewers, and lean cuts from the grill.
- Special Celebration: Ideal for toasting at private tastings, exclusive gatherings, and gourmet pairing dinners.
- Gift: An extraordinary gift for sommeliers, collectors, and lovers of the Cabernet Franc grape in its pure, terroir-driven version.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)
What is the specific origin and winery of this wine?
It is produced by Somos Wines (an author project of Juguette Winery) in the coastal region of McLaren Vale, South Australia.
Is Somos Cabernet Franc Red Wine dry, semi-dry, or sweet?
This red wine has a strictly dry profile, distinguished by its crisp freshness, silky tannins, and zero sweet residual sugar.
What grape variety is Somos Cabernet Franc made from?
It is made from 100% Cabernet Franc grapes from a single vineyard, vinified in micro-batches.
What temperature is recommended for serving?
It is recommended to serve it slightly chilled, between 14°C and 16°C, to appreciate its herbal freshness and wild fruit.
What are the best food pairing options?
It brilliantly accompanies pork, duck, grilled vegetables, empanadas, pasta with pesto or chimichurri, skirt steak tacos, and semi-hard cheeses.