Delaire Graff Cabernet Franc Rose 2016

Made from 100% free run juice, this unique Rose; displays flavours of ripe strawberries, cassis and candyfloss with dark red berries and cream on the mid palate and a juicy, crisp and dry finish.


variety : Cabernet Franc [ 100% Cabernet Franc ]
winemaker : Morne Vrey
wine of origin : Stellenbosch
analysis : alc : 13.25 % vol  rs : 1.9 g/l  pH : 3.18  ta : 5.9 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  taste : Fruity   wooded
pack : Bottle  size : 750ml  closure : Screwcap  

in the vineyard : A wet 2013 winter, a lack of strong winds during flowering and unpredictable weather conditions during harvest presented a challenging vintage. However, the subsequent quality is fantastic and resulted in excellent extraction along with full, ripe flavours.

about the harvest: The grapes were handpicked in the early hours of the morning from selected vineyards on the Helshoogte and Helderberg Mountain.

in the cellar : The grapes received four hours of skin contact to acquire the perfect colour. Grapes were gently pressed, fermented for nearly 3 weeks at 12°C and then left on primary lees for 6 weeks post fermentation. The wine is made in the same style as Sauvignon Blanc to maintain the lovely fresh fruit characters.

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