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)
John Platter 20164.5 stars (2013 vintage)
John Platter 20154.5 stars (2012 vintage)
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