Glenelly Glass Collection Cabernet Franc 2021

The grapes were destemmed and lightly crushed into stainless steel tanks for fermentation. • Fermentation takes place naturally with indigenous yeasts and optimal extraction is obtained by doing two pump-overs daily. • Following alcoholic fermentation, the wine undergoes post-ferment maceration for 2 to 3 weeks on the skins. • Malolactic fermentation occurs naturally in 300L French oak barrels. • The wine is matured in barrel for 12 months, of which a small percentage is new, before being racked and prepared for bottling.

The post-2020 harvest period experienced arid and hot conditions, leading to premature leaf shedding and inadequate carbohydrate reserve establishment. • Rainfall arrived later than usual in the rainy season, starting at the end of May, which postponed the establishment of cover crops. • Despite a wet winter, temperatures remained relatively mild, enabling a successful dormancy break. • Bud break emerged 14 days behind schedule due to chilly and damp soil conditions, coupled with general climate trends. • Flowering experienced mild weather, contributing to optimal fruit set. • Abundant moisture in the soil played a role in the development of substantial, lush canopies. • Veraison occurred later than usual and extended over a prolonged cycle due to the moderate climatic conditions. • A notably cooler ripening season prompted a harvest delay of 2 weeks in comparison to 2020; however, the fruits achieved impeccable balance with wonderfully high natural acidities.

12 months

Cabernet Franc