Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2024 / 750ml | ≈ $25.86Original ZAR 425.00≈ €23.01 · £19.44Per bottle, derived from case | hoganwines.co.za ↗ |
2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 1.08 g/L
pH 3.4
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Granitic
Grapes Picked February 14
Vine Age 15-year-old
Fermentation Vessels Open Top Fermenter, Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 9 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L
Used Oak Only Yes
Bottling Date December 2024
Production Details The Cabernet Franc grapes are sourced from 15-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 14 February. 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 for 9 months. It was sent thorough a rough filter before bottling in December 2024.
Tasting Notes
Nose: rose, violet, herbs, red currant, blueberry, fynbos, tea leaf, pencil shavings
Palate: fruit density, clarity of flavour, bright acidity, powdery tannins, vibrant, finesse, spiced red fruit intensity, medium-bodied
Critics Ratings Christian Eedes Winemag.co.za: 95/100
Christian Eedes Winemag.co.za95/100
Tim Atkin95
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 1.1 g/L
pH 3.48
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Granitic
Grapes Picked February 20
Vine Age 14-year-old
Fermentation Vessels Open Top Fermenter, Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 9 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L
Used Oak Only Yes
Bottling Date December 2023
Production Details The Cabernet Franc grapes are sourced from 14-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 20 February. 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 for 9 months. It was sent thorough a rough filter before bottling in December 2023.
Tasting Notes
Nose: rose, red berries, mint, bay leaf, herbs
Palate: light-bodied, lively, succulent fruit, fresh acidity, fine tannins, gently savoury finish
Critics Ratings Christian Eedes Winemag.co.za: 92/100 May 2024
Christian Eedes Winemag.co.za92/100 May 2024
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 1.5 g/L
pH 3.47
Total Acidity 5.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc100%
Drinking Window 2024-2030
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Granitic
Grapes Picked early March
Vine Age 13-year-old
Fermentation Vessels Open Top Fermenter, Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 8 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L
Used Oak Only Yes
Bottling Date December 2022
Production Details The Cabernet Franc grapes are sourced from 13-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 in early March. 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 for 8 months. It was sent thorough a rough filter before bottling in December 2022.
Tasting Notes
Nose: red fruit, graphite, tea leaf, fresh herbs
Palate: freshness, verve, spicy intensity, fine tannins
Critics Ratings Christian Eedes Winemag.co.za: 95/100 June 2023
Christian Eedes Winemag.co.za95/100 June 2023
Tim Atkin South Africa Report 202396/100 September 2023
2020 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
Winemag90/100 January 2022
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 1.5 g/L
pH 3.49
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Granitic
Grapes Picked March 5, 2019
Vine Age 10 years
Fermentation Vessels Open Top Fermenter, Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 225L
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details The Cabernet Franc grapes are sourced from 10-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 5 March 2019. 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 barrel, and was only racked once, in June after malolactic fermentation. The wine was sent thorough a rough filter before bottling in January 2019.
Tasting Notes
Nose: red fruit, graphite, tea leaf, fresh herbs
Palate: freshness, verve, spicy intensity, fine tannins
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin South Africa 2020 Special report: 93/100
Tim Atkin South Africa 2020 Special report93/100
Winemag.co.za Christian Eedes October 202190/100
SA Cabernet Franc ChallengeGold April 2021
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 1 g/L
pH 3.4
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Granitic
Vine Age 9-year-old
Fermentation Vessels Open Top Fermenter, Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 300L barrels
Used Oak Only Yes
Bottling Date January 2019
Production Details The Cabernet Franc grapes are sourced from 9-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 towards the end of February. After picking they went straight to a cold room overnight to 10 degrees celsius. The following day 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 2x300L barrels: 1xFrançois Frères and 1xDargaud&Jaegle, and was only racked once, in June after malolactic fermentation. The wine was sent thorough a rough filter (550 Becopads) before bottling in January 2019.
Tasting Notes
Nose: cherry, currant, plum, floral character, spice
Palate: medium bodied, well balanced, freshness, savoury finish, fine, expressive, wonderful purity
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin South Africa 2019 Special report: 93/100
Tim Atkin South Africa 2019 Special report93/100
Winemag.co.za Christian Eedes October 201990/100
Shop prices
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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