2022 Havilah Cabernet FrancCab Franc, Tasmania? Yes, you heard correctly. Hailing from the black clay of the Coal River valley, the season is long and slow with this one, in this place. By far the last into the winery, literally seems like it is winter when it comes through the gate. Look for the blue fruit, spice, and that dark earth character you get from this part of Tasmania, light the fire and let it warm up in the glass.

The fruit came in later this year and was gently direct-pressed to tank

on a gentle slope facing north

and the vineyard was derelict

These sites together express what we love most about chardonnay from this Tassie sub region

soil driven tannin we classically see in this area

then spent 14 months on lees prior to disgorging with a dosage of 4g/L

including the last bottles of the award winning 2025 Havilah Gamay

There is softness within its warm heart

At the time

and Abel is fleshy and juicy

Planted to MV6 & D5V12

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