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
Critics Ratings Platter's: 2012 vintage 4.5 Stars
Platter's2012 vintage 4.5 Stars
Platter's2013 vintage 4.5 Stars
Platter's2014 vintage nominated for 5 Stars - results pending
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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