Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 2.3 g/L
pH 3.41
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc100%
Drinking Window 2022-2026
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Granitic
Grapes Picked February 12, 2020
Vine Age 11-year-old
Fermentation Vessels Open Top Fermenter, Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L
Used Oak Only Yes
Bottling Date January 2021
Production Details The Cabernet Franc grapes are sourced from 11-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 12 February 2020. 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 barrels, and was only racked once, in June after malolactic fermentation. The wine was sent thorough a rough filter before bottling in January 2021.
Tasting Notes
Nose: red fruit, graphite, tea leaf, fresh herbs
Palate: freshness, verve, spicy intensity, fine tannins
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin South Africa 2021 Special report: 93/100
Tim Atkin South Africa 2021 Special report93/100
Platter Guide 20224.5 stars (93/100)
Winemag90/100 January 2022
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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