2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 2.9 g/L
pH 3.48
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc100%
Drinking Window 5-8 years from vintage, enjoyable now
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Deep red oakleaf soils
Elevation 435.0 meters
Estate Grown Yes
Grape Clone French Clone 312
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Second Fill Oak25%
Third Fill Oak25%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size barrique
Oak Toast Level Medium
Production Details Single 0.8 hectare vineyard block, 250-350 cases annually, two rackings during wood maturation.
Tasting Notes
Nose: cedar, pomegranate
Palate: mulberry, pomegranate, fynbos, ripe red fruit
Critics Ratings Cabernet Franc Challenge 2018: Top 6 Winner (2016 vintage)
Cabernet Franc Challenge 2018Top 6 Winner (2016 vintage)
Cabernet Franc Challenge 2017Top 6 Winner (2015 vintage)
Vintages
2015 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 2.9 g/L
pH 3.55
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc100%
Drinking Window 2 - 5 years
Region Stellenbosch
Grape Clone French Clone 312
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Second Fill Oak25%
Third Fill Oak25%
Oak Types French oak
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details 12 months in 50% New wood, 25% 2nd fill and 25% 3rd fill. (100% French oak). 2 rackings during wood maturation. Thereafter bottled without filtering or fining. Natural deposits may therefore be found in the bottle. Can be enjoyed now but is anticipated to reach its optimum in 2 - 5 years.
Tasting Notes
Nose: licorice, cherries
Palate: ripe red fruit, spice
Producer Information
Website
Address
R310 Off Zevenrivieren Road, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 885-1719
Email
Owner
Malan Family
Cellarmaster
Anton Malan