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We often get asked about cellaring LA FRENZ Wines. Our recommendation is to store the wine at a constant temperature of around 16C degrees, away from sunlight, with the bottle on its side. Cellaring at lower temperatures will cause the reds in particular to precipitate tannins and lose structure, and will slow development. Higher temperatures will cause the wines to develop prematurely.
LA FRENZ red winesOur red wines are all ready to be consumed upon release but can be cellared for up to 5 to 10 years for further developed complexity. Reserve Pinot Noir, Montage, and Shiraz should be consumed within 5 years of the vintage date. More structured reds such as Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and the Reserve Blend will continue to develop for up to 10 years from the vintage date.
Why decant?
It is normal for red wines to develop a harmless deposit of tannin/ tartrate complex during cellaring. This needs to be removed by careful decanting.
LA FRENZ white winesGenerally our white wines should be consumed within approximately 5 years of release. Our white wines are fresh, vibrant, and fruity when consumed in the first 2 years. From 2 to 5 years, they will develop rich, rounded, honeyed flavours and become more golden in colour.
Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, and Chardonnay are all wines that we believe are best consumed in the first 1-3 years from release. Riesling, Semillon, Alexandria, and Reserve Chardonnay are wines that will develop in the bottle for up to 5 years and beyond. Decanting is not generally necessary for white wines. Serve white wines slightly chilled but not cold.
LA FRENZ fortified wines
Our fortified wines are aged considerably in the barrel before bottling. These wines change very little once bottled and because of the higher alcohol levels can be opened and then consumed over several weeks. These are best served at room temperature, definitely not chilled.
private LA FRENZ Cabernet Sauvignon tasting (1997, 1999–2005) in 2007
last updated 12 March 2008
