#008 is a red produced by Swinging Bridge in Orange, Orange, Australia. Made from Cabernet Franc and Syrah. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Appellation: Orange
Region: Orange
Country: Australia
Grapes: Cabernet Franc, Syrah
Tasting profile
Structure: medium-bodied, medium tannin, high acidity, dry
Tom Ward's Cabernet Franc–Shiraz blend from Orange, NSW, nicknamed FrankRaz and born from an experimental blending session. Cabernet Franc leads, giving savoury, vibrant boysenberry, red currant and sour cherry with floral lift; the Shiraz adds weight, pepper and herbs. The varieties are fermented separately and matured in seasoned puncheons. Medium-bodied, fresh and juicy.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc is a red grape grown in both Bordeaux and the Loire Valley, and is one of the parent grapes of Cabernet Sauvignon.
Syrah
Syrah is a red grape from the Northern Rhône in France, responsible for some of the world's most dramatic, savoury reds.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is #008 from?
#008 is produced by Swinging Bridge in Orange, Orange, Australia.
What grapes are in #008?
#008 is a blend of Cabernet Franc and Syrah.