R350,00 – R2 100,00Price range: R350,00 through R2 100,00
Sumptuous red fruit and cassis aromas with nuances of sweet cinnamon, violets and delicate cedarwood. The palate shows textured velvet tannins with a sweet mid palate weight. It leads to an elegant, aromatic focus finish with length.
Temperature
13-18°C
Region
Stellenbosch
Wine Type
Red
Cabernet Franc 100%
The fruit originated from a single vineyard block. This block is on a high potential soil namely Tukulu and faces North-East. The 7 wire Vertical Shoot Positioning (VSP) trellis system, drip irrigation and narrow planted (2.0m x 1.0m) and clone CF623 was planted. Annual production of around 5 and 7 tons/ha.
The grapes were handpicked and transported to the cellar for processing. Whole berry fermentation commenced in a stainless-steel tank with twice daily pump-overs to ensure the delicate extraction of tannins. The total skin contact time was around 21 days before pressing. Malo-lactic fermentation followed 300L French oak barrels. 40% first fill French oak barrels were used. A barrel selection of only the best barrel were made for the final blend. Total barrel maturation period of 18 months.
Red currant, strawberry and plush plum notes combine hints of juicy tobacco, violets and cassis. A vibrant entrance leads to velvet tannins. The wine shows great structure and focus and finishes rich and plush yet with great elegance.
A remarkable wine for serious meat dishes.
Alc. 14.69% | RS 2.20 g/l | pH 3.58 | TA 5.20
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