This wine is 100% Cabernet Franc with all the grapes coming from the Estate. On the nose you have black olives, fynbos and tobacco. On the palate you have a more grippy tannin structure with dark berries, cedarwood and a long finish.
Platters Wine Guide: 88 Points
Tim Atkin: 93 Points
Vintage: 2017
Grape Variety: 100% Cabernet Franc
Winemaking Notes
After the harvesting of the grapes, the grape must, has been cold soaked for 7 days at a temperature of 7°C. Thereafter it was fermented for 8 days in open concrete tanks with 5 punch downs a day. Finally, the wine was oaked for 12 months in French and European oak 30% new oak, 20% second fill and the rest an even split between third to fifth fill barrels.
Alcohol: 14.5%
RS: 1.3g/l
pH:3.55
TA: 5.3g/l
TSO2: 49mg/l
Drinking Temperature
16-18°C
Pairing
Grilled Lamb Chops or braised Lamb shank with grilled or braised vegetables and aromatic side dishes.
Storability
Drinking well now, but perfect after aging for 2-7 years.
