Award Winning
Delaire Graff Botmaskop 2022
R465,00
Rich aromas of cassis and spice with intense liquorice and blackberry flavours on the palate and fine, lingering tannins.
The namesake of this wine is the historic mountain peak upon which Delaire Graff Estate is situated. Originally named Bootmanskop, meaning ‘Boat Man’s Peak’, the picturesque Botmaskop mountain, with
its expansive views over the Cape Peninsula and the Atlantic Ocean, served as the lookout point for the Huguenots who had settled in nearby Franschhoek. From this vantage point, sailing ships entering Table Bay
harbour 50 kilometres to the west were easily seen.
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In the cellar
Extensive bunch sorting at Delaire Graff Estate’s gravity-fed winery formed an integral part of the quality control process. Grapes were destemmed, and 30% were then crushed to impart body and structure, enhancing their added longevity. A 70% whole berry fermentation at cooler temperatures, between 24°C and 26°C, followed by gentle punch- downs, ensured a subtle extraction of red fruit characters. The Cabernet Sauvignon element received four weeks of maturation on the skin post-fermentation. After basket pressing, the wine was matured in 40% new French oak barrels for 16 months, during which partial malolactic fermentation occurred.
In the vineyard
Each grape was handpicked in the cool early hours of the South African morning from premium vineyards.
Ageing
16 months in 40% new French oak barrels
Cultivar
57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Cabernet Franc, 14% Petit Verdot
Awards and Recognition
Veritas 2025
