Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Cinsaut, Cabernet Franc
Cinsaut61%
Cabernet Franc39%
Region Western Cape
Soil Various soils
Fermentation Vessels Concrete Tank, Stainless Steel Tank
Production Details Official Blackwater product page lists Western Cape origin and a 61% Cinsaut / 39% Cabernet Franc blend. The producer describes the wine as a blend inspired by historic ageworthy Cinsaut-based wines, combining Darling Cinsaut with Stellenbosch Cabernet Franc. Vines are described as dryland farmed and planted in various soils. Fruit was harvested into 16.5kg crates over four separate batches, then pressed and fermented in a mixture of concrete and stainless steel tanks before aging 4-6 months on lees in tank.
Individual Vintages
Producer Information
Website
Address
Paarl & Tulbagh, Western Cape, South Africa
Phone
+27 82 329 8849
Email
Owner
Francois Haasbroek
Cellarmaster
Francois Haasbroek