2017 Môreson Cabernet Franc

Vineyard notes

The Cabernet Franc is our niche red offering comprising a single vineyard of Franschhoek grapes grown on decomposed granite. We have produced wine from this site for seven vintages and have worked closely with the grower to reduce the natural high pyrazine levels associated with Cabernet Franc. In the cellar, we do not cold soak the wine so as to avoid pyrazine extraction. Due to the ongoing effect of drought conditions the grapes are harvested early in February. To enhance grape concentration, natural red grape skin tannins were used at crush to ensure good colour stability and extraction. 10% of the juice is bled off Saignée to concentrate the remaining must. During ferment, the grapes are punched down on regular intervals at least 6 times a day. The wine is in contact with the skins for minimum of 14 days. To preserve the freshness of the wine, no extended skin contact was incurred. At the completion of fermentation, the free run fraction is collected and transferred to barrel for malolactic fermentation during which time the wines will rest on their lees without sulphur for 6 months. Afterwards, wines are racked, sulphured and matured in a combination of lightly toasted new oak and older oak barrels for 18 months. The wines are racked only once during this period. The blend Is compiled in November and only bottled in January. The time in tank allows natural settling so that no fining or pre – filtration is required before bottling.

Wine of Origin

Franschhoek

PROCESSING

10% bleed off of juice to concentrate must. Fermentation for minimum 14 days with pump over/punch down cycle taking place 6 times a day. No extended skin contact..

AGING

44% New French Oak Barrels, 18 Months in Barrel

MALOLACTIC

100%

BOTTLING

Bottled January 2019

ANNUAL PRODUCTION

720 cases per vintage

Tasting notes

Herbs, spices, dark berries and cherries on the nose. Rich and fruity, hints of dark plums and dark berries, good length.

Technical notes 

Vintage: 2017

Varietal: 100 % Cabernet Franc

Appellation: Môreson Block 6C

TA: 6.4 g/L 

RS: 1.0 g/L 

Alcohol: 14.45 % 

Vinmonopolets varenummer: 2863101 (BU fra januar 2022)