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cabernet franc

Snow Mountain Artisan Collection Kalkbay Cabernet Franc Good Wine Shop
12 December 2018 In

Snow Mountain The Artisan Collection Kalk Bay Vineyard Cabernet Franc

VINIFICATION

Extreme vineyards of Cabernet Franc are hard to find. This one in the parking lot behind the famous Olympia Café in Kalk Bay, Cape Town is just that. 700 Vines narrowly planted in a vineyard the size of a tennis court, produce intense typical Cabernet Franc flavours. This vineyard, possibly the closest to the ocean in South Africa (50m) endures strong South East winds and aromas of kelp and the old harbour. Fermented and matured in old French oak.

Production     200 x 6

FOOD PAIRING

Tuna and game meats

Van Loggerenberg Breton Cabernet Franc Good Wine Shop
14 June 2019 In

Van Loggerenberg Breton Cabernet Franc

IN THE VINEYARDS

The wine is made up of two parcels of fruit which are picked and vinified separately and only blended together before bottling. 66% of the fruit is from Bluegum Grove Farm, Polkadraai region in Stellenbosch whilst the remainder is from Klein Welmoed Farm just off the Baden Powell road. Both vineyards are planted on decomposed granite with Koffieklip in the top layer of soil.

IN THE CELLAR

The Bluegum Grove fruit was 100% wholebunch fermented and Klein Welmoed fruit 100% de-stemmed. The Bluegum grove fruit showed classic characteristics of Cabernet Franc which is why I chose to wholebunch ferment to maintain those flavours. Both parcels were left to start fermenting naturally with one punch down per day performed. The de-stemmed grapes were left on their skins for two weeks after alcoholic fermentation to add depth to the mid palate. After pressing, the two parcels underwent malolactic fermentation in barrel on their own. The wines were blended together after 10 months in barrel and bottled right after. No enzymes or commercial yeast was used in making the wines.

FOOD PAIRING

For Lukas this cab franc is ideal with lamb. Lamb shoulder stuffed with anchovies, garlic and thyme. With polenta, or grilled lamb cutlets with a decent amount of fat

Good Wine Shop Waterford Estate The Jem
2 October 2019 In

Waterford Estate The Jem

BARREL AGEING

19 Months, 32% new 225L French oak barrels

VINEYARD

All of the components of The Jem blend are sourced from vineyards grown on Waterford Estate. Of the 120-hectare property, 48 hectares of vineyards stretch throughout, offering several distinct soil composition and varietal choices. The combination of extreme mountainous terrain (Stellenbosch/ Helderberg) combined with proximity to two oceans provides a warm region by day but a uniquely cool climate by night.

VINTAGE

Waterford experienced a good long winter, with late rains and cold that delayed pruning. Great windless conditions experienced during flowering resulted in a high-yielding vintage. February temperatures were extremely hot, pushing ripening and making for a quick harvest (especially for white wines). We had the highest recorded tonnages for Waterford Estate to date.

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