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A sexy, luscious Cabernet Franc that is the definition of elegance. Harmoniously integrated flavours of blackberry, black cherry and plum mingle with tobacco, cinnamon and spice. Tannins are soft and gentle on the palate, and hints of dark choclate and minerality on the long finish. A wine gently crafted with great love, and to be enjoyed the same way. 'I trembled with expectation when this wine was poured into my glass and then almost collapsed in joy when it gave me everything I was hoping for. Phew.' - Matthew Jukes' Top 50 from Cape Wine 2008 Individual vineyard blocks each hand-picked at perfect ripeness at the end of February 2007. Grapes were hand sorted three times,crushed and left to cold soak on the skins for five days before fermentation. After fermented and basket pressed, the wine was racked to stainless steel tanks for malolactic fermentation, then aged 14 months in French oak before bottling. Neither fined nor filtered. 14 months in French Vicard and Mercurey oak barrels (30% new, 70% second and third fill). 7 to 10 years or longer with proper storage An elegant yet powerful wine best paired with rich meat dishes. Beef fillet with Peppercorn Sauce, Gamebird with Redwine Sauce and venison dishes are our favourites. Accolades... # Chosen by Jancis Robinson as one of her Cape favourite wines - November 2009 # 2010 John Platter - 4.5 Stars # Matthew Jukes' Top 50 from Cape Wine 2008 - February 2009 # 2009 John Platter - 4.5 stars
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