2023 Quest Cabernet Franc by Austin Hope, Paso Robles, USA (750ml) Mosel delicate but fruit-forward style

delicate but fruit-forward style

plus a whiff of dill as this builds toward fine-grained tannins

This year's vintage has hints of cool mint and dark chocolate-covered blueberries

The 2017 Chardonnay The Lioness was aged 18 months in 50% new French oak with lees stirring and was bottled unfiltered

it has lots of oak at this youthful but that should marry nicely with a further 3-4 years in bottle

2023 Quest Cabernet Franc by Austin Hope, Paso Robles, USA (750ml) Mosel delicate but fruit-forward styleWINEMAKER'S NOTES: The Quest Cabernet Franc is an exciting and unique wine. This blend displays a beautiful herbaceous nose of anise seed, warm chocolate, and fresh mint. On the palette flavors of black fruit, dark chocolate, and slightly earthy nuance of leather are present. On the finish, soft fine tannins leave a light coat on the palette and mingle with a delicate touch of acidity that balance the wine allowing the flavors to linger.