Waterkloof Circumstance Cabernet Franc 2018
- Waterkloof
- Red wine - dry
- South Africa - Stellenbosch
- Cabernet Franc
€22.50*
Product information "Waterkloof Circumstance Cabernet Franc 2018"
The Waterkloof Circumstance Cabernet Franc already proves to be a thoroughly classic representative of its grape variety with wonderfully earthy notes, red fruits and green spices. His mouthfeel is pleasantly long and elegant with a memorable finish.
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The grapes for this Cabernet Franc were picked by hand, cooled overnight and processed the next morning. The berries were first destemmed, carefully selected berry by berry and then placed in wooden fermentation tanks. The alcoholic fermentation took place spontaneously, with only the naturally (wild) occurring yeast starting the fermentation process. After the fermentation was completed, the wine spent 30 days on the skins to allow the tannins to integrate well into the wine, resulting in a well-balanced wine. The skins were then separated from the wine and pressed in the basket press. Malolactic fermentation took place in French barriques, followed by a 20-month ageing in 15% virgin wood and in second and third barrels of French oak.
| Alcohol % Vol: | 13.5 |
|---|---|
| acidity [g/l]: | 5.1 |
| acidity level: | low |
| age restriction: | from 16 years |
| 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): | 2026 |
| pH value: | 3.59 |
| ratings: | John Platter 4 Sterne, Tim Atkin 92/100 |
| recommended dishes: | lamb |
| residual sugar: | 1.8 |
| serving temperature: | 16-18 |
| single varietal / blend: | mono varietal |
| type of bottling: | Bottle |
| vinification and maturation: | Barrique |
| vintage: | 2018 |
| wine colour: | red |
| winemaker: | Nadia Barnard |
| wine region: | Stellenbosch |
| wine style: | dry |
| wine type: | Red wine |
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