Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.85%
Residual Sugar 1.7 g/L
pH 3.41
Total Acidity 5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc100%
Drinking Window Drink young; should develop well over 2-3 years if stored under optimum conditions.
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Leached, Decomposed granite, Sandstone, Gravel, Clay
Elevation 350.0 meters
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Pressing Method Destemmed, Lightly Crushed, Immediately Pressed
Production Details The grapes were de-stemmed and lightly crushed. The juice was immediately pressed, using only the lightest pressings, then cold settled for 2 days at 8°C before the clear juice was racked off its gross lees and transferred to stainless tank for fermentation. Production: 1,750 x 750ml.
Tasting Notes
Nose: fresh red fruit
Palate: crisp, rounded mid palate, red berry flavours, delicate, dry
Food Pairing appetizers, salads, seafood, poultry
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Helshoogte Rd, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 885 1399
Email
Owner
Stephan and Izelle van der Merwe
Cellarmaster
Bernard Le Roux