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CABERNET FRANC
€24,69
The colour is a deep crimson, with lively red pepper, Cape fynbos and dark chocolate on the nose. The immediate brightness on the palate gives way to intense concentration with lengthy tannins and an elegant, dry finish.
Description
The Shiraz (62%) and Viognier (2%) grapes were co-fermented with 30% whole cluster, carbonic macerated grapes to freshen up and give additional spice and fragrance to the wine. The Mourvedre (36%) was picked very ripe to allow soft, round tannins to be extracted during fermentation in stainless steel. After fermentation, the two components were taken to 15% new French Oak barriques for natural malolactic fermentation and maturation, where the wine spent 24 months before a light filtration and bottling.
Additional Information
Winemaker’s Notes
CRAIG MCNAUGHT
Grown on Franschhoek’s Dutoitskop Peak, this Cabernet Franc was hand- picked and carefully sorted before being lightly destemmed and cold macerated in stainless steel. After primary fermentation, a wild Malolactic fermentation took place in second-fill 300 litre French Oak barrels, where the wine was matured for 21 months before a light filtration and bottling.
Analysis
Alcohol: 15.15%
Sugar: 2.1 g/l
Acidity: 7.8 g/l
pH: 3.21
Production
2,350 Bottles
