Reynell Cabernet Franc

[Rudy guest]

Long time lurker first time poster seeking assistance.

Often muck around on the Langtons auction site placing low bids on things that catch my interest and often don't know much about. Am normally outbid on most however will typically end up with a few cheap curios and a few I was keen on.

At the last auction I outsmarted myself and ended up with a diversity of wines including a six pack of 1997 basket pressed Reynell Cabernet Franc which I know nothing of other than that Reynell also do a basket press Shiraz.

Can anyone tell me anything about this wine ?.

Thanks.

[707]

Rudy, a curio indeed. I remember having a try of the 1998 at a wineparty a couple of years back which was the first time I'd seen it. From memory it was quite good but the 1997 vintage was no 1998.

Let us know what it's like when you try one.

[Rudy guest]

Thanks Steve, am collecting today and will try over the weekend and let you know.

I hope it's OK as I allowed the exitement of the auction get to me and fear I paid too much for them.

[707]

Don't go to house auctions then Rudy, that may cost you your house!

At least this lot has only dented the wallet. Look fwd to your impressions of the wine, got the fingers crossed for you!

[Rudy guest]

Tried on Friday night with a work colleague having collected that morning, never done a tasting note so will give it my best shot.

Noted first that the wine is in fact a straight Cabernet Sauv, not sure where Langtons got the the Cabernet Franc from. The wine opened quickly in the glass with a deep purple colour, very smooth (integrated tannins ?), got some capsicum and chocolate with a nice hint of oak. I would think it has a few years left in it.

We both thought it was a pretty good wine and worth the money to the extent that my colleague offered to split the remainder of the case with me.

I walked away happy with the purchase and the lesson learnt, think I got away with it this time.