Tolaini Perlui Cabernet Franc 2018

The wine has a deep ruby red color. The nose displays hints of red tomatoes, green pepper, melted chocolate with slight oak and vanilla flavors. A full bodied wine with ripe fruit on the palate and a fresh, long backbone. PERLUI shows the excellence of the terroir at Tolaini. This is a truly impressive wine that can age for decades.

95 Points - James Suckling

Recognizable cabernet characters of tapenade, black bean puree, roasted pepper and cedar wood to the fresh blackberries and some dark mushrooms. Pretty full-bodied on the palate with a fresh, juicy fruit core and structured, mealy tannins. Fine oak spices and cigar box characters that extend to a lengthy finish. It goes on and on. Modern and extremely well-made. Needs a year or two to let the fine oak spices integrate more.