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Zorgvliet Cabernet Franc 2020
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Zorgvliet Cabernet Franc 2020

R205,00

There are very few wards in South Africa that can ripen Cabernet Franc properly like we do in the Banghoek Valley.  Overripe and it becomes jammy – under ripe and it becomes weedy.  On Zorgvliet we use a Single Vineyard to create this delicate and harmonious wine. The wine shows cinnamon and spice characteristics on the nose, which are well integrated with flavours of black cherry and plum fruit on the palate.

Specifications

SKU: ZOR-002-2
Alcohol Volume: 14.19%
Sugar G/L: 2.5 g/l
Winery: Zorgvliet
Type of wine: Red Wine
Cultivar: Cabernet Franc
Category(s): Greater Simonsberg
Food Pairing: Cheese, Meat, Poultry

More Information

In the cellar

Grapes were harvested by hand and berry sorted into stainless steel fermenters. Fermentation commenced spontaneously and was finished with a pure strain. Extraction was done with a combination of punch-down, rack-and-return and pump-over methods. Batches were gently pressed and immediately racked to small. French oak barrels where they completed malolactic fermentation. The components were racked three times to enhance clarification and development. Blending took place after 14 months aging, after which the composed blend was aged in barrel for another 4 months. The wine was bottled after a total of 22 months. Barrel composition: 11% new - 225L French oak

In the vineyard

The vineyards are in the Banghoek Valley, Stellenbosch. Elevation is 300- 350m above sea level and is mostly southerly facing. This provides for moderate temperatures resulting in the late but slow ripening of the fruit. The soils are made up of leached, decomposed granite and sandstone. Gravel in the upper layers provides for good drainage in wet seasons and clay in the subsoil provides for moisture retention in dry ones. Vineyards are trained on a 7-wire hedge and cane pruned by hand. Average yield is 5-8tons/ha.

Ageing

This wine can be enjoyed now, however, it can be aged for a further 8 -10 years from date of vintage if stored in the correct conditions.

Cultivar

Cabernet Franc

About the Wine Estate

Seven kilometres outside Stellenbosch in the heart of the winelands you will find a place of serenity and ultimate beauty. The warm and welcoming Country Lodge offers guests an opportunity to truly experience the unique personality of the Stellenbosch winelands. Zorgvliet with it’s panoramic views of the mountains is the ideal location for the wedding of your dreams. Their friendly function team can help you come and experience the magical ambiance of a braai under the stars, a picnic at the foot of the Simonsberg or a more formal occasion in our stunning Oakroom venue. The “Herenhuis” dating back to 1692 showcases our unique Cape Dutch architecture, come and enjoy a wine-tasting and be part of history.

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