Tasting Notes
Youthful, dark red with perfumed blackcurrants, violets, truffles and graphite on the nose. An elegant, slight mineral character is also present. The wine shows great elegance and softness with fine velvety tannins. Decanting recommended.
Winemaker's Notes
This vineyard is planted in deep, well drained Glenrosa family-type soil, with some clay present. Planted in a North-West row direction, ideal for the warm Wellington area. This young vineyard planted only in 2005 shows great promise with lots of character evident very early. One of the last cultivars to ripen on Doolhof.
Analysis
| Varietal: | Cabernet Franc |
| Alcohol: | 14% |
| pH: | 3.63 |
| Total Acidity: | 5.8 g/l |
| Residual Sugar: | 3.8 g/l |
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.
| SAWI Rating: | 86 Points |
Awards
| Signatures SV Canernet Franc 2015 | TOP 6: Cabernet Franc Challenge 2017 TOP 100 : National Wine Challenge 2017 DOUBLE PLATINUM : National Wine Challenge 2017 90 Points: Tim Atkin Report 2017 |
| Signatures SV Canernet Franc 2012 | DOUBLE GOLD : WineStyle People’s Choice Awards 2015 4 Stars – Platter Guide 2016 |
| Signatures SV Canernet Franc 2009 | DIAMOND AWARD : Winemakers Choice Awards 2012 88 POINTS : Parker Points® GOLD : Michelangelo Awards 2013 GOLD : Vitis Vinifera Awards 2013 |
