Duemani Cabernet Franc 2018 Duemani

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (96)

An organic and biodynamic wine, the 2018 Cabernet Franc Duemani presents a thick and nearly impenetrable wall of dark fruit, pressed blackberry, spice, smoky tar and tobacco. This wine shows impeccable aromatic integration with the high notes and the baritone notes delivered in beautiful synchronization. This wine outpaced my initial expectations following my first tasting of this vintage from barrel. The tannins are integrated and there is a sweet, fruity note on the full-bodied close.

James Suckling (96)

This has an aromatic array of ripe red and black cherries, blackcurrants, blueberries, cloves, cedar, fresh herbs and licorice. It’s full-bodied, incredibly smooth and polished with layers of ripe fruit and chocolate, yet with lifting freshness. Fine, silky tannins and a long finish. Lingering chocolate and spices. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification.

BOW (8.75)

Falstaff (97)

Clear, intense ruby-violet. Very intense and clear nose, plenty of ripe wild raspberry and blackberry with pickled beetroot, earthy notes and tobacco in the background. Very juicy on the palate, ripe berry fruit, opens with fine-meshed tannin and has great drinking flow with some tobacco on the finish.

Jancis Robinson (16)

Purple-crimson hue. Slight reduction on the nose but a ripeness to the fruit. Plum and cherry notes. Exudes a certain power. Some sweetness on the mid palate but cut by the acidity and chalky tannins. Slightly chewy finish.