Penley Estate Francis Cabernet Franc 2022 750ml june26-b1s5 aged in 10% 2-year-old French

aged in 10% 2-year-old French oak barrels for 8 months sur lees

The botanicals create a pine and floral base

toasty oak from barrel aging

and the kick of 100% clear corn whiskey

Pear Williams Purkhart is produced in a style common in the alps though seldom found elsehwhere

Penley Estate Francis Cabernet Franc 2022 750ml june26-b1s5 aged in 10% 2-year-old FrenchThis wine shows oodles of bright cherry, clove and star anise, with a soft floral note and a hint of reduction. The palate is medium in weight, but with a feathery quality to the fruit, raspy tannins and a powdery texture. At the close, it shows a lovely, long finish that tastes like Chinese Five spice. Layered, likable and full of personality, this makes for fun, youthful drinking now.