Deep purple-black in color, the 2017 Cabernet Franc Nathan Coombs Estate (a barrel sample) sings of kirsch, redcurrant jelly and rose hip tea with wafts of cigar box and menthol. Medium-bodied, fine, fresh and elegant, it has beautiful perfume and a lovely lingering lift to the finish. 275 cases are expected to be made.

The 2016 Cabernet Franc Nathan Coombs Estate is deep garnet-purple colored and a little youthfully mute, opening out to reveal redcurrant jelly, kirsch and blackberry preserves plus hints of pencil shavings, cigar box and dried Provence herbs. Medium to full-bodied, it has a rich, solid frame of grainy tannins and plenty of freshness lifting the red and black fruit to a long savory finish. 243 cases produced.

Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2015 Cabernet Franc Nathan Coombs Estate delivers vibrant blackberries, black raspberries, black cherries and red currant notes with touches of forest floor, pencil shavings and truffles. The medium to full-bodied palate delivers very firm, chewy tannins and a lively backbone, defining the restrained palate and lending texture to the long finish. 210 cases were made.