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
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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