2023 Cabernet Franc/Cabernet Sauvignon

A blend of 75% Cabernet Franc 25% Cabernet sauvignon. The grapes for this wine were picked in early April. Back at the winery we de-stemmed all the grapes and transferred to a vat to wait for fermentation to commence. During the fermentation we do daily pumpovers to macerate along with rack and return's to encourage oxygen exposure. The grapes remained on skins post ferment for 2 weeks resulting in a 5 week macceration. The grapes were basket pressed and transferred to oak for the elevage. T...Read More...

A blend of 75% Cabernet Franc 25% Cabernet sauvignon. The grapes for this wine were picked in early April. Back at the winery we de-stemmed all the grapes and transferred to a vat to wait for fermentation to commence. During the fermentation we do daily pumpovers to macerate along with rack and return's to encourage oxygen exposure. The grapes remained on skins post ferment for 2 weeks resulting in a 5 week macceration. The grapes were basket pressed and transferred to oak for the elevage. There was no new oak used, a mix of between 2 and 5 year old barrels. The wine stays in barrel for 12 months being topped regularly before being racked to tank with a sulphur dioxide addition. Here it stays for 4 months to settle and clarify in the cold winter months. Prior to bottling there is another sulphur dioxide addition. Bottled unfined and unfiltered.

This Cabernet blend represents a more refreshing take on the style. Aromas of red berries, liquorice, earthy elements, along with fresh tobacco. The palate is driven by acidity but balanced with tannin. The fruit flavours are again in the red spectrum and there is a grounding earthiness to the wine that is satisfying. - Chris and Loique, Winemakers. 

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