The Islander Estate Vineyards

The Investigator Kangaroo Island Cabernet Franc

8.92 ratings
8.92 pro ratings
Kangaroo Island, Fleurieu, South Australia, Australia
Cabernet Franc
Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Hard Cheese, Blue Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Potato, White Rice, Herbs, Tomato-Based, Pasta, Mushrooms, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Beef, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Lamb, Turkey, Pork, Duck, Venison
Top Notes For
Trevor Maskell

12 years young. Great structure and delicious fruit. Mid weight palate and lovely balance. The tannins are sexy and fine. A gorgeous Franc

12 years young. Great structure and delicious fruit. Mid weight palate and lovely balance. The tannins are sexy and fine. A gorgeous Franc

Jun 27th, 2018
Peter Scudamore-Smith MW

Kangaroo Island marooned! Premise of Bordeaux traveller Jacques Lurton; his 300 ha of KI bush and vineyard has tamed this cabernet franc (his cousin is found at Chateau Cheval Blanc); another property thriving from franc success; here the 2006 though 2005, 2008 also tasted; AUD 150 in many countries now; elegant and succulent #theislander #estatevineyards

Kangaroo Island marooned! Premise of Bordeaux traveller Jacques Lurton; his 300 ha of KI bush and vineyard has tamed this cabernet franc (his cousin is found at Chateau Cheval Blanc); another property thriving from franc success; here the 2006 though 2005, 2008 also tasted; AUD 150 in many countries now; elegant and succulent #theislander #estatevineyards

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