2019 Jauma Cabernet Franc Birdsey Seaview

Region: McLaren Vale < Australia

Grapes: Cabernet Franc

Vineyard/Cellar Stats: Organic, dry farming; 40-year old vines on red sand/yellow clay soils; destemmed, fermented to dry then racked to aged 500L french oak, bottled after 10 months, unfined/unfiltered, with no added sulfur; zero-zero; 13% ABV

Winemaker: James & Sophie Erskine

• Woman co-owner and head farmer -- Sophie Erskine!
• Jauma -- the OG natural wine producer in Australia
• From Peter Birdsey’s Seaview vineyard, it’s Cab Franc with a coastal vibe
• Crown capped but NOT sparkling
• A gentle beauty
• Deep purple and ripping with energy
• Fruit party up front, spice and a kiss of tannin out back
• Flamboyant and fun, not green and stingy