Kabaj Cabernet Franc 2016

The Kabaj estate, nestled in the rolling hills of Goriška Brda, Slovenia, has been crafting some of the country’s most celebrated wines since the early 1990s. This unique region, marked by a temperate climate, consistently yields wines that are dry, balanced, and often shaped by skin contact during fermentation.

2016 marked the first pure Cabernet Franc from Kabaj in decades, sourced partly from a newly planted vineyard. The lightest and most aromatic of Kabaj’s reds, it balances the styles of Left Bank Bordeaux and the Loire, offering a wine of elegance and complexity.

Aromas of sandalwood, sousbois, and wet soil introduce a palate layered with bitter red fruits, mineral notes of crushed quartz, and finely layered tannins. Bright acidity lends freshness, making this a charming and deeply satisfying red.