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
Platter's Guide 202495/100 5 stars
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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