Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 1 g/L
pH 3.4
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Granitic
Vine Age 9-year-old
Fermentation Vessels Open Top Fermenter, Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 300L barrels
Used Oak Only Yes
Bottling Date January 2019
Production Details The Cabernet Franc grapes are sourced from 9-year-old, trellised vines from the lower Helderberg on granitic soils. The vineyard is 2km from the coast. The maritime effect is most favourable, especially in the hot February-March months in Stellenbosch. Leaf removal in the bunch zone (during November/December) is an important practice in this vineyard to let enough sun in to prevent vegetal flavours. The grapes were picked towards the end of February. After picking they went straight to a cold room overnight to 10 degrees celsius. The following day they were sorted and crushed (no whole bunch). Spontaneous fermentation took place in open top fermenters with very soft handling during fermentation, only two punch downs per day. The wine was matured in 2x300L barrels: 1xFrançois Frères and 1xDargaud&Jaegle, and was only racked once, in June after malolactic fermentation. The wine was sent thorough a rough filter (550 Becopads) before bottling in January 2019.
Tasting Notes
Nose: cherry, currant, plum, floral character, spice
Palate: medium bodied, well balanced, freshness, savoury finish, fine, expressive, wonderful purity
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin South Africa 2019 Special report: 93/100
Tim Atkin South Africa 2019 Special report93/100
Winemag.co.za Christian Eedes October 201990/100
2020 Platter's Guide94 points (4.5 stars)
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Dwarsriviershoek Farm, Zevenrivieren Road, Banhoek, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 8851275
Email
Owner
Jocelyn Hogan Wilson
Cellarmaster
Jocelyn Hogan Wilson