Rochford Cabernet Franc 2023 from Yarra Valley is described as very tense with cool climate fruit character. It offers dense ruby grapefruit, crunchy red fruits, dustiness, chalky tannins, with aromas of iris, violets, and gentle herbaceous notes reminiscent of Saumur Champigny. The wine is fragrant yet savory, complex, and has a long finish. It pairs well with white meats such as chicken or squab, earning 93 points from critics and praised for purity and crystalline expression.