2019 Jauma Cabernet Franc Birdsey Seaview

Region: McLaren Vale < Australia Grapes: Cabernet Franc Vineyard/Cellar Stats: Organic, dry farming; 40-year old vines on red sand/yellow clay soils; destemmed, fermented to dry then racked to aged 500L french oak, bottled after 10 months, unfined/unfiltered, with no added sulfur; zero-zero; 13% ABV Winemaker: James & Sophie Erskine Woman co-owner and head farmer -- Sophie Erskine! Jauma -- the OG natural wine producer in Australia From Peter Birdsey’s Seaview vineyard, it’s Cab Franc with a coastal vibe Crown capped but NOT sparkling A gentle beauty Deep purple and ripping with energy Fruit party up front, spice and a kiss of tannin out back Flamboyant and fun, not green and stingy