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
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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