If someone mentions Cabernet Franc, your mind will likely drift to France. However, Cabernet Franc thrives in Argentina’s cooler or high-altitude vineyards. The 2020 Andeluna Pasionado Cabernet Franc announces itself with enticing brambly fruit — crushed blackberry, blackcurrants, and black raspberry underpinned by graphite, fennel, anise, and basil notes. It is rich and full-bodied with lively acidity and ample tannins, providing structure and balance and hinting at its aging potential. It has excellent complexity and a finish that just won’t quit.
Andeluna Cellars, Uco Valley (Mendoza, Argentina) Cabernet Franc 2020
By Miranda Franco