Cape Chamonix, Cabernet Franc 2019

Top winemaker-run mountain cellar & vineyards.

Neil Bruwer has crafted something special here, full and elegant with a rich & balanced palate of blackcurrant, plums & cinnamon.  

More than approachable now but will age handsomely for a least a decade.

The grapes are berry selected on sorting tables before whole berries are fermented in stainless steel and concrete tanks at 30o C for 3 weeks on the skins. After malolactic fermentation the wine of about 14.5% alcohol matures for 18 months in 228ℓ small French oak barrels.

Style and maturity: On release the Cabernet Franc shows a deep ruby mulberry colour and intense bouquet with scents reminiscent of bell pepper, red berries, spice and cigar box. A wine of ample structure fills the mouth with concentrated fruit and berry sensations.