The critical component
- the lynchpin
- in this blend is Cabernet Franc which gives the wine its lip smacking, appetite inducing freshness. Against the background of taught elegance to be expected from Cabernet Franc, there is the tart richness of Merlot & the take-no-prisoners power of Cabernet Sauvignon. The overall impression is gorgeous, with all the taut elegance to be expected from Cabernet Franc & the tart richness of Merlot. Barrel maturation took place in French Oak, of which about 75% was new, giving the wine a very classic (well-balanced) tannin structure. We believe that Cabernet Franc plays the critically important role in this blend. It is therefore the lynchpin, hence the name of the wine.