Delaire Graff Cabernet Franc Rose 2023
R230,00
Made from 100% Cabernet Franc grapes, this exceptional rosé displays flavours of freshly crushed berries and candyfloss with a slightly minty nose. With a richly textured palate and crisp, balanced acidity, it presents a full dry finish.
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In the cellar
After being destemmed and crushed, the grapes were gently pressed to ensure perfect colour and texture. Once settled, fermentation with a selection of yeast to beautifully complement the unique style and flavours of Cabernet Franc took place. Left on fine lees with fortnightly stirring to develop palate weight, the final blend included a small portion of barrel-fermented rosé to add extra depth to the flavour profile.
In the vineyard
A season that presented near-perfect growing conditions, which impacted favourably on the grape quality. The harvest itself was completed ahead of time, the result of a long dry summer followed by heavy December rainfall. Earlier in the year, when talking about the anticipated 2023 vintages, Winemaker Morné Vrey commented that the Delaire Graff Cabernet Franc Rosé had the potential to mature into the best the Estate had ever crafted.
Grapes were handpicked in the cool early hours of the South African morning from selected vineyards across Stellenbosch, with the majority grown on the magnificent Simonsberg and Helderberg mountain ranges.
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100% Cabernet Franc
