Hastwell & Lightfoot

McLaren Vale Cabernet Franc

8.88 ratings

8.73 pro ratings

McLaren Vale, Fleurieu, South Australia, Australia

Cabernet Franc

Duck, Goose, Game, Chili & Hot Spicy, Turkey, Mushrooms, Chicken, Tomato-Based, Pork, Venison, Potato, Pasta, Baking Spices, Beans & Peas, Pungent Cheese, Hard Cheese, White Rice, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Herbs, Veal, Salami & Prosciutto, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Beef, Chocolate & Caramel, Lamb

Top Notes For

8.7

Good, decent fruit, pepper, smoked meat

Good, decent fruit, pepper, smoked meat

Jul 16th, 2017

8.7

This was not very aromatic when I opened it. It had mild aromas of dry earth and a spice of some sort which I am not good enough to identify. It is a medium bodied wine that had more flavor than I expected from the nose. Lot of spice and fruit. Turned out to be a pretty good drink from down under. However not in the same league as @arnycacellars or @crockerandstarr my favorites

This was not very aromatic when I opened it. It had mild aromas of dry earth and a spice of some sort which I am not good enough to identify. It is a medium bodied wine that had more flavor than I expected from the nose. Lot of spice and fruit. Turned out to be a pretty good drink from down under. However not in the same league as @arnycacellars or @crockerandstarr my favorites

Jun 17th, 2017

9.4

One of the best Cab Francs I've ever had. Should have bought more.

One of the best Cab Francs I've ever had. Should have bought more.

Feb 9th, 2016

9.0

Soft, but well made and interesting

Soft, but well made and interesting

Oct 16th, 2015

8.6

Scott had this 8 years ago

Scott had this 8 years ago

Sep 12th, 2016

Tommaso Tadiello

Assistant Winemaker at Valdo Spumanti

8.8

Tommaso had this 8 years ago

Tommaso had this 8 years ago

Apr 13th, 2016

Tommaso Tadiello

Assistant Winemaker at Valdo Spumanti

8.8

Tommaso had this 8 years ago

Tommaso had this 8 years ago

Apr 13th, 2016

8.8

Ben had this 7 years ago

Ben had this 7 years ago

Mar 11th, 2017