- 100% Cabernet Franc
- Sourced from the cooler east-facing slopes of the Bottelary, planted in 2004
- Decomposed granite
- Hand harvested
- Bunches were de-stemmed and gravity-fed into tulip-shaped concrete fermenters, where whole berries were cold-soaked for 3 days before primary fermentation commenced
- Fermented with indigenous yeast, with temperatures peaking at 28C
- Aged for 11 months in 1000-Liter French oak vats
- The wine was racked once prior, two weeks before bottling
- Bottled unfined
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2022
Country:
South Africa
Region:
Stellenbosch
Appellation:
Stellenbosch
Variety:
Cabernet Franc
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Sustainable
Sizes Available
Full Bottle | ZA-DAM-40-22 | 6/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
James Suckling
Score
92
Date
2023-11-06
"Seductive on the nose with wild strawberries, raspberries, cassis, violets and freshly ground peppercorns. Medium body with finely grained tannins. Suave and balanced with a velvety texture complementing the creamy core of bright berries and cherries at the center. Focused with a harmonious finish. Drink or hold."