Kaapzicht Cabernet Franc 2021
R350,00
Deep ruby with saturated opaque center; abundance of blackcurrant, fynbos and fennel with inky succulence and firm well-managed tannins; rich fruit is beautifully balanced with integrated oak flavours lending depth and complexity.
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In the cellar
Grapes were picked at full ripeness (24ºB), destalked and fermented in stainless steel red wine tanks with Rubino extra yeast. Pumping over was done 2 x per day. Lightly pressed at 1 bar. Malolactic fermentation in tank before going to French oak barrels for 16 months. 63% new oak.
In the vineyard
Vines planted in Clovelly type soil, all dry land, unirrigated vineyard giving a very low yield of 7 tons per hectare.
Ageing
16 months
Cultivar
100% Cabernet Franc
