Te Kano’s Cabernet Franc is a beautifully lifted, aromatic take on the variety.  Vibrant, supple, and shaped by Central Otago’s cool climate and luminous fruit profile. Expect bright redcurrant, wild herbs, violets, and a gentle graphite edge, wrapped in fine tannins and a fresh, mineral line. It’s a graceful, modern expression that shows how Cabernet Franc can thrive in the region: fragrant, poised, and quietly complex.

Te Kano is one of Central Otago’s quietly brilliant modern estates. A family‑owned project built on regenerative viticulture, precision winemaking, and a deep respect for the wild Bannockburn landscape. Their vineyards are planted and farmed with long‑term ecological health in mind, favouring low‑intervention practices, careful clonal selection, and a focus on purity of fruit. The wines lean toward elegance over power, shaped by altitude, schist soils, and a philosophy that champions finesse, texture, and a sense of place. Te Kano has quickly become a name associated with thoughtful craftsmanship and contemporary Central Otago expression.