2022 Havilah Cabernet FrancCab Franc, Tasmania? Yes, you heard correctly. Hailing from the black clay of the Coal River valley, the season is long and slow with this one, in this place. By far the last into the winery, literally seems like it is winter when it comes through the gate. Look for the blue fruit, spice, and that dark earth character you get from this part of Tasmania, light the fire and let it warm up in the glass.

Variable soils of dolerite & quartzite

the ancient outside bend of the river

The result is sunny yet crisp

the palate is fresh

A little lighter in weight

115 is picked super early

There is softness within its warm heart

we typically pick in two passes

This is produced from all four of our own sites

Gewürz and chardonnay were co-fermented

whilst the latter is all destemmed

our warmest site with its north east aspect and proximity to the Tamar River