HPF Swartskaap (Cabernet franc)
Availability:28 In Stock
100% Cabernet Franc
Varietals Cabernet franc
Tasting Notes
Appearance Violet to ruby red
Aroma Black olive, fynbos, spice
Palate Minerality, elegance, finesse, complexity
Vineyard
Altitude 247-277m
Soil Well-drained soil; good water retention. Important percentage of clay in topsoil
Yield 5 tons per hectare (30hl/ha)
Vinification
Maceration 3-4 days cold maceration before fermentation; +- 3 punch-downs per day
Fermentation temp 24-26ºC
Malolactic fermentation In tank
Maturation Maturation in new and 2nd fill 225ltr French oak barrels for 18 months
In bottle pre-release 12 months
Ageing potential 7 years and longer
My goal in starting a wine collective is to hand pick a unique, fun variety of wines from all over the world. To entice people to step out of the norm and be open to experiencing varietals and bottles that you may never have heard of, never knowing what you were missing! For you to awaken your palate to the bounty and abundance of unique, stunning, sexy wines from all across the globe. I hope wine tasting becomes a passion for you as it is for me! Prepare to be awed!
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Sandpoint, ID 83864
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