Eikendal Infused by Earth Cabernet Franc 2017
- Eikendal
- Red wine - dry
- South Africa - Stellenbosch
- Cabernet Franc
- John Platter: 4.5 stars / 94 points
- Tim Atkin: 95 points
- Neil Martin: 90 points
€49.95*
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Product information "Eikendal Infused by Earth Cabernet Franc 2017"
Eikendal Infused by Earth Cabernet Franc is the result of immense passion, attention to detail and a good portion of leisure and time. This premium Cabernet Franc pampers the senses with nuances of crushed pepper and pencil shavings, as well as taut tannins, a refreshing acidity and skilful use of oak. A well-balanced wine with a long and savoury finish and delicious hints of red fruit.
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The grapes come from 20 year old vines and were harvested with great care by hand. The least intervention in the vinification process is the mantra - so that the aromas and flavours developed in the vineyards are preserved in the wine. This Cabernet Franc matured for 20 months in barrels,
| Alcohol % Vol: | 14.3 |
|---|---|
| acidity [g/l]: | 5.5 |
| age restriction: | from 16 years |
| body / style: | full bodied |
| bottle closure: | cork |
| bottle size [liter]: | 0,75 |
| country of origin: | South Africa |
| distributor: | Curry Premium Wines oHG, D-86938 Schondorf |
| grape varietals: | Cabernet Franc |
| main grape varietal: | Cabernet Franc |
| optimal drinking window (under ideal storage conditions): | 2035 |
| pH value: | 3.6 |
| ratings: | John Platter 4.5 Sterne, Robert Parker 89 Punkte |
| recommended dishes: | Ente, beef, poultry |
| residual sugar: | 3.4 |
| serving temperature: | 18 - 20 |
| single varietal / blend: | mono varietal |
| type of bottling: | Bottle |
| vinification and maturation: | Barrique |
| vintage: | 2017 |
| wine and food pairings: | Geflügel, Rind |
| wine colour: | red |
| winemaker: | Maryke Botha |
| wine region: | Stellenbosch |
| wine style: | dry |
| wine type: | Red wine |
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- John Platter: 4.5 stars / 94 points
- Tim Atkin: 95 points
- Neil Martin: 90 points
- Jahrgang 2015 - John Platter: 4.5 Sterne
- Jahrgang 2015 - Tim Atkin: 95 Punkte
- Jahrgang 2015 - Neil Martin: 90 Punkte