Gabrielskloof Cabernet Franc

Among the elite Cabernet Franc's of the new world. This stunning red presents aromas of cassis and red plum along with slight hint of coffee, a subtle pea shoot herbaceousness and slight smokiness. Fine and finessed tannins deliver a rounded mouthfeel with a fruit forward intensity. The fruit for this single vineyard wine is sourced from a mountainside site on the Gabriëlskloof estate. Prevailing southerly winds from the nearby Atlantic Ocean create a cool mesoclimate, which promotes perfumed aromatics and fresh acidity. The soil is a combination of Overberg Shale and Table Mountain Sandstone, which results in a spicy complexity in the wine. The vineyard is 18 years old, and this shows in the depth and character of this wine.

Vintage: 2020

Grape: 100% Cabernet Franc

Alc: 14%

Food Match: Great with Game Bird with Red Wine Sauce, Beef Fillet and Pork Loin

Style: Savoury & Full Bodied

Awards: 95 points Tim Atkin report,

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