Technical Specifications
Alcohol 15.0%
Residual Sugar 3.1 g/L
pH 3.75
Total Acidity 4.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 125 kcal / glass
150ml glass125 kcal
750ml bottle625 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc100%
Region Franschhoek
Harvest Dates March 19-24, 2020
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Maceration 10 days
Oak Aging 22 months
Oak Details 80% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak80%
Oak Types French
Bottling Date July 13, 2022
Production Details Harvested between 19th and 24th March 2020. 100% barrel fermented using wild yeast. 22 months of maturation in a selection of French oak barrels. Selected bunches from our cabernet franc vineyard were berry sorted before a 10 day cold soak. Berries were transferred to French oak barrels (80% new) and allowed to ferment slowly using wild yeast at low temperatures. Post fermentation maturation of 60 days. This wine consists of mainly free run juice with some juice from the heart of the press. The wine will continue to develop in bottle over the next 7-10 years. Limited production of 121 x 1.5l magnums and 2,450 x 750ml bottles.
Tasting Notes
Nose: mulberries, blackberries, raspberry leaf, lavender, spice, tarragon, red fruit
Palate: cassis, dark berries, red fruit, savoury flavours, mineral aftertaste, richness, tension
Food Pairing medium rare kudu fillet, vine roasted tomatoes, fried corn polenta, tomato bredie
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Producer Information
Website
Address
3 Green Valley Rd, Franschhoek, 7690, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 876 2738
Email
Cellarmaster
Thierry Haberer