- 100% Cabernet Franc
- Pondokrug – a ridge (rug) deriving its name from a shepherd’s hut (Pondok)
- Planted in 2006 West facing slopes of the Stellenbosch Mountain, 380 MASL
- Red granitic loam with a high clay content
- Hand harvested in small batches
- Each parcel is fermented separately with indigenous yeast in open top fermenters
- Aged 20 months in seasoned French oak barriques
- Bottling is carried out by hand with no filtration
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2017
Country:
South Africa
Region:
Stellenbosch
Appellation:
Stellenbosch
Variety:
Cabernet Franc
Color:
Red
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | ZA-KER-34-17 | 6/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
Tim Atkin, MW
Score
94
Date
2022-11-01
Vinous
Score
90
Date
2022-09-01
Wine Enthusiast
Score
90
Date
2023-10-01