Musk Lane Cabernet Franc

Musk Lane Cabernet Franc is one of those wines that surprises you in the best way. Winemaker Brendan Lane has crafted a Cabernet Franc that’s both vibrant and elegant, with bright red fruit—think raspberries and cherries—alongside subtle herbal and peppery notes. It’s got just the right amount of structure with soft tannins, making it smooth and approachable without losing that classic Cabernet Franc character.

Location: Macedon Ranges, Victoria, Australia
Winemaking / Farming Techniques: The 2021 vintage provided ideal conditions, resulting in a perfect fruit set. This allowed Musk Lane to produce their inaugural Cabernet Franc, albeit in limited quantities, with only two barriques yielding approximately 40 cases.
Style/Body: Light to medium-bodied with a delicate structure.
Notes: This wine exhibits floral aromas reminiscent of cherry blossoms, accompanied by citrus notes of lemon. Subtle hints of hay and flint add complexity to the bouquet. citeturn0search0
Descriptors: Cherry blossoms, lemon, hay, flint.
Pairing Suggestions: pairs well with a variety of dishes, including game meats, pork, charcuterie, stews, beef, offal, liver, foie gras, black truffle, and radicchio.