Riley Harrison Vento do Mar Cabernet Franc 2023 is a vivid, perfumed McLaren Vale red from Riley Harrison, sourced from 50-year-old Cabernet Franc vines in Blewitt Springs. Whole-berry fermentation and sandy soils give this wine its buoyant energy, fragrant charm and finely powdered tannin.

Crushed violets, caraway seed and ripe red cherry lead the aromatics, followed by dark cherry juice, mulberry, blackcurrant, bay leaf and cola. The Riley Harrison 2023 Vento do Mar Cabernet Franc is medium-bodied, smooth and soft, with a subtle leafy edge, mouth-watering acidity and a long, lightly grippy finish.

Pair this fragrant McLaren Vale Cabernet Franc with lamb koftas, chargrilled pork, duck breast, beef bulgogi or mushroom skewers. Its juicy fruit and aromatic spice lift smoky, savoury flavours beautifully, while the fresh acidity makes it an excellent red for relaxed dinners and barbecue feasts.