2019 HOOSEGG Jade Moon Cabernet Franc
2019 HOOSEGG Jade Moon Cabernet Franc
The 2019 'Jade Moon' Cabernet Franc has received high praise from critics, with Huon Hooke awarding it 97 points, describing it as having "voluminous flavour and great length, immaculate balance," and deeming it a "delicious, totally superb wine." James Halliday also lauded the wine, awarding it 95 points and referring to it as "a meltingly beautiful wine."
2019 HOOSEGG Jade Moon Cabernet Franc
Variety: 89% Cabernet Franc 6% Merlot 5% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region of Origin: Orange NSW
Tasting Notes
“Medium ruby, bright and clear in the glass. Raspberry and pencil shavings on the nose. Medium weight with a silky glide of red and blue fruits accentuated by hints of cedar and graphite minerality. Tannins caress the edges, and a lift of acidity adds a freshness through the core. Great length and it's precise and focused to the finish. A delightful wine that will sing even brighter with food”
95 Points - Stuart Knox Real Review
Wine Making
The winemaker is the iconic Phillip Shaw, ranked amongst the world’s top 100 winemakers. Given the cool-climate conditions of the Orange region in New South Wales, the grapes were harvested at optimal ripeness to maintain a balance between acidity and sugar levels. The grapes are destemmed and undergo a cold soak prior to fermentation to enhance colour and flavour extraction. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel or open-top fermenters, with regular punch-downs or pump-overs to ensure thorough maceration. The wine underwent aging in oak barrels to the integrate the oak characteristics and the development of a smooth texture.
The Vineyards
The vineyards are located at Koomooloo in the NSW Central Tablelands near Orange. Orange is different from other wine regions because of its elevation ranging from 600m, with the highest vineyards sitting at 1,100m on the slopes of the Great Dividing Range and Mt Canobolas, an extinct volcano. Orange is Australia’s highest vineyard area, providing a climate that’s typified by summers with warm days, cool nights, and cold winters. The mean January Temperature (MJT)is a relatively cool 21.9 degrees, making it a great place to grow grapes.