Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 1.5 g/L
pH 3.49
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Granitic
Grapes Picked March 5, 2019
Vine Age 10 years
Fermentation Vessels Open Top Fermenter, Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details The Cabernet Franc grapes are sourced from 10-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 on 5 March 2019. 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 225L older French oak barrel, and was only racked once, in June after malolactic fermentation. The wine was sent thorough a rough filter before bottling in January 2019.
Tasting Notes
Nose: red fruit, graphite, tea leaf, fresh herbs
Palate: freshness, verve, spicy intensity, fine tannins
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin South Africa 2020 Special report: 93/100
Tim Atkin South Africa 2020 Special report93/100
Winemag.co.za Christian Eedes October 202190/100
2021 Platter's Guide93 points (4.5 stars)
SA Cabernet Franc ChallengeGold April 2021
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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