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Unit 7 Scandinavia Court,
Chain Bar Road, Cleckheaton,
West Yorkshire, BD19 3QW
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Unit 7 Scandinavia Court,
Chain Bar Road, Cleckheaton,
West Yorkshire, BD19 3QW
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Unit 7 Scandinavia Court,
Chain Bar Road, Cleckheaton,
West Yorkshire, BD19 3QW
Circumstance, Cabernet Franc
Hints of pencil shaving, green pepper, lovely red fruits, a long, finish and structured tannins.
Producer Information
Founded by Paul Boutinot in 2004, Waterkloof is a family-owned farm using organic practices. The farm is perched high up on the windswept Schapenberg, overlooking False Bay and The Atlantic Ocean. Living soils, naturally low yields and a long growing season help provide talented Cellarmaster Nadia
Wine Making
The Cabernet Franc is from two adjoining, windswept, south-facing (less sun exposure) blocks 240-60m above and a mere 2 miles from The Atlantic. These factors combine to produce low yields, balanced grapes and wines with a true sense of place.
Grapes are hand-harvested and brought to the cellar by horses for hand-sorting. De-stemming and sorting takes place and fermentation happens spontaneously with wild yeast in large, open-top wooden fermenters. Manual punch-downs or foot-pressing pigeage take place 1-2 times per day and the wine is left on skins for 35 days before going through malolactic fermentation in mainly old barriques then ageing for 23 months in the same vessels. No fining, just a light filtration. No additons other than sulphur.
Vegan friendly, biodynamic wine. 65 barrels made.
Tasting Note
On the nose this is a classic Cabernet Franc with hints of pencil shaving, green pepper and lovely red fruits. The mouth feel is long, elegant with a memorable finish and structured tannins. Cabernet Franc’s liveliness makes it an excellent food wine.
Food Matching
Great with red meats, especially lamb or steak, flavoured with Southern French herbs (rosemary, thyme) or hearty casseroles.
| Colour | Red |
|---|---|
| Style | Still |
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | Stellenbosch |
| Abv | 13% |
| Grapes | 100% Cabernet Franc |
| Wine Body | Full |
| More Features | Vegetarian, Vegan, Practicing Organic, Sustainable, Natural |
| Oak Ageing | Medium |
| Closure Type | Cork |
| Case Size | 6 |
| Unit Size | 75 CL |
| Sulphites | Low |
