Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2022 / 750ml | ≈ $18.25Original ZAR 300.00≈ €16.24 · £13.72 | journeysend.co.za ↗ |
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2.7 g/L
pH 3.61
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc100%
Drinking Window Best drunk now and until 2032; will gracefully age and reward cellaring for up to 6 years.
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Tukulu, Decomposed granite
Elevation 180.0 meters
Orientation South Facing
Harvest Dates March 2022
Vine Age planted 2001
Fermentation Vessels 5000L Truncated Open Top Casks
Pressing Method Destemmed
Maceration 12.5 days
Oak Aging 14 months
Oak Details 100% Second Fill Oak
Second Fill Oak100%
Oak Types French
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details Cabernet Franc grapes were hand-picked in March 2022 from a single block with Tukulu-dominant soils and high decomposed granite content, 7 km from the ocean. Methodical leaf removal exposed bunches to the sun to avoid excessive green characteristics. Grapes were processed immediately after early-morning picking, hand sorted and destemmed, then fermented in 5000L truncated open-top casks for 10-15 days at 18-26°C with gentle punch-downs. After pressing, the wine underwent malolactic fermentation and 14 months of maturation in second-fill French oak. Planting date: 2001. Rootstock: Richter 110. Irrigation: drip. Trellis: Extended Perold. Hectares planted: 2.43 ha.
Tasting Notes
Nose: intense ripe cherry, savoury olive, wild fynbos, sweet cinnamon spice
Palate: coastal freshness, Mediterranean minerality, soft powdery tannins, lengthy finish
Critics Ratings Cabernet Franc Challenge: Gold Medal, Top 6 (2024)
Cabernet Franc ChallengeGold Medal, Top 6 (2024)
Michelangelo AwardsDouble Gold (2024)
Vintages
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 3.3 g/L
pH 3.53
Total Acidity 5.64 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc100%
Drinking Window Best enjoyed now, but will gracefully age and reward cellaring until 2031.
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Tukulu, Decomposed granite
Elevation 180.0 meters
Orientation South Facing
Harvest Dates March 2021
Vine Age planted 2001
Fermentation Vessels 5000L Truncated Open Top Casks
Pressing Method Destemmed
Oak Aging 14 months
Oak Details 100% Second Fill Oak
Second Fill Oak100%
Oak Types French oak
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details Cabernet Franc grapes were handpicked from a single block and processed immediately after early morning picking. The grapes were hand sorted and destemmed before filling 5000L truncated open-top casks for fermentation. Fermentation lasted 10-15 days at 18-26C with gentle punch-downs for soft tannin extraction. The wine was pressed off the skins, underwent malolactic fermentation and then spent 14 months in second-fill French oak.
Tasting Notes
ripe cherry, savoury olive, wild fynbos, sweet cinnamon spice, Mediterranean minerality, soft powdery tannins
Critics Ratings Cabernet Franc Challenge: Gold Medal, Top 6 (2024)
Cabernet Franc ChallengeGold Medal, Top 6 (2024)
Michelangelo AwardsDouble Gold (2024)
Producer Information
Website
Address
Sir Lowry's Pass Road, Somerset West 7130, Western Cape, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 200 2698
Email
Owner
Gabb family (Roger Gabb, Chairman; Rollo Gabb, MD)
Cellarmaster
Kaylin Willscott (Assistant Winemaker)