The approach shows a burst of dark fruit, cassis and plum, with a very delicate herbaceous note. The round mouthfeel with grippy, yet elegant, tannin, has a weighted indulgence across all aspects of the palate.

ABOUT THE THOKOZANI CABERNET FRANC 2022

WINEMAKING	The grapes were harvested from a single block of vines at Diemersfontein. The grapes were destemmed, crushed and left to cold soak overnight in an open fermenter, before bring inoculated for alcoholic fermentation as well as malolactic fermentation the following day. Pump-overs every 3-4 hours for the first ⅔ of fermentation, then every 7 hours the last ⅓ to prevent excessive extraction. Wine was pressed and racked to stainless steel tanks; free run and hard pressings separated to ensure a full and complete fermentation. On completion the two components were blended and racked into 3rd fill French oak barrels for 16 months.
TASTING NOTES	The approach shows a burst of dark fruit, cassis and plum, with a very delicate herbaceous note. The round mouthfeel with grippy, yet elegant, tannin, has a weighted indulgence across all aspects of the palate. A delicate greenness offers balance to the richer characteristics of the wine, ensuring a lingering aftertaste with hints of fennel leaf liquorice.
FOOD PAIRING	Pair this wine with rich and hearty lamb dishes or a traditional South African braai with lamb tjops.

 

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TECHNICAL INFORMATION

COMPONENTS	WINE OF ORIGIN	HARVEST DATE	YIELD
100% Cabernet Franc	Wellington	February 2022	5 Tonnes per Hectare

 

AEGING POTENTIAL	TEMPERATURE	ENERGY	PACKAGING
Mature for up to 10 years from harvest	Serve between 15ºC to 20ºC	(100 ml) E = 353 KJ / 85 Kcal	1230 grams per 750 ml bottle with 6 bottles per case

 

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ANALYSIS

ALCOHOL	TOTAL ACIDITY	RESIDUAL SUGAR	PH
14.0%	5.5 g/l	2.0 g/l	3.48

 

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