Single Vineyard Cabernet Franc 2019

Tasting Notes

Youthful, dark crimson with inviting aromas of perfumed blackcurrants, violets, vanilla, truffles and sweet spice. The wine is rich and full with a subtle underlying structure and soft, velvety tannins very neatly integrated for a long finish.

Winemaker's Notes

The vineyard is planted in deep, well-drained Oakleaf-type soil, with some clay present. With the row direction in an East-West orientation, it allows the grapes to benefit from much needed shade in a warm wellington sun. This helps ripen the grapes in a slower, more moderate micro-climate and gives us plenty time to achieve optimal phenolic ripeness throughout the whole parcel. One of the last varietals to ripen on Doolhof, this vineyard shows much promise for future vintages.

Serving Suggestion

Enjoy with tuna & fresh lemon, smoked salmon and a fresh garden salad or light delicate red meat.

Chef's Special

Serve with beef fillet with a creamy wild mushroom sauce.

Varietal: Cabernet Franc

ALC: 12.7% | pH: 3.57 | RS: 3.5 g/l | TA: 5.8 g/l

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