Cabernet Franc
Dark red in colour with complementary aromas of dusty green peppers and sweet vanilla on the nose. Enticing flavours of ripe plums and dark forest floor berries on the palate. A well-balanced Cabernet franc with good fruit, freshness, structure and great aging potential.
4,794 Ft 750 ml
4 in stock
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
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| Colour | red |
| Style | |
| Évjárat |
| Region | Walker Bay, South Africa |
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| Grape Varieties | 100% Cabernet Franc |
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| Alcohol Percentage | 15 % |
| Ph | 3.54 |
| Acidity | 5.7 g/L |
| Litre Price (HUF) | HUF 10653 / Litre |
| Awards | 2018 Cabernet franc Challenge - Gold Michelangelo International Wine Awards 2018 - Platinum |
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| Aggregated Critic Score | 90 / 100 |
| Average User Rating | 3 Stars |
In the Cellar
The grapes were cold soaked for 4 days prior to fermentation. They were then pressed and put straight into barrels for malo-lactic (secondary) fermentation. The wine was racked immediately after malo-lactic and placed in mainly French (60%) and American (40%) with 1st (35%), 2nd (40%) and 3rd (25%) fill oak barrels for maturation after which the wine was lightly filtered 12 months of and bottled.
About the winery: Whalehaven
Whalehaven is the third oldest wine producer in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley. Named after the protective bay that shelters breeding Southern Right whales in the cool Cape winter months, this boutique winery situated outside Hermanus, creates a delightful array of wines that intrigue and tantalise the palate.
The Walker Bay Region
The Overberg district was named as such due to its location in relation to Cape Town. Overberg means “over the berg” as one has to travel over the Hottentot-Holland Mountains from Cape Town to reach it. Traditionally it was associated with apple growing and grape-juice production but recently is is being associated with the production of high-quality wine. Many famous wineries from other regions (such as Paarl and Franschhoek) have established vineyards here, especially in the Klein River ward near Stanford. The area is also known for its heavy wheat production and Fynbos scrubland surrounding it. White wine grape varieties such as Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin Blanc enjoy the relatively cool climate here. Red wine grapes such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Shiraz also perform well here.
