Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 3 g/L
pH 3.81
Total Acidity 4.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Region Franschhoek
Harvest Dates first week of April 2021
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Maceration 5 days
Oak Aging 22 months
Oak Details 60% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak60%
Oak Types French
Bottling Date May 10, 2023
Production Details Harvested in the first week of April 2021. A mix of stainless steel tank and barrel fermented using wild yeast before 22 months of maturation in a selection of French oak barrels. Selected bunches from the cabernet franc vineyard were berry sorted before a 5 day cold soak. Berries were transferred to a combination of stainless steel tanks and French oak barrels (60% new) and allowed to ferment slowly using wild yeast at low temperatures. Post fermentation maturation of 41 days. This wine consists of mainly free run juice with some juice from the heart of the press. The wine will continue to develop in bottle over the next 7-10 years. Limited production of 121 x 1.5l magnums and 2,913 x 750ml bottles.
Tasting Notes
Nose: mulberries, blackberries, raspberry leaf, lavender, spice, tarragon, red fruit
Palate: cassis, dark berries, red fruit, savoury flavours, mineral aftertaste, richness, tension
Food Pairing medium rare kudu fillet, vine roasted tomatoes, fried corn polenta, tomato bredie
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Producer Information
Website
Address
3 Green Valley Rd, Franschhoek, 7690, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 876 2738
Email
Cellarmaster
Thierry Haberer