CABERNET FRANC 2018
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Simonsberg Paarl
Cabernet Franc
2017
13.0 %
A1165
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Lola Nicholls
Open vat
Stainless steel basket press
Malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tank
Barrel matured in 225 l barrels and Flex cube
12 – 14 months
Actual Alcohol – 12.97 %
Residual Sugar – 1.4 g/l
Volatile acidity – 0.38 g/l
pH – 3.6
Total acidity – 4.6 g/l
F SO2 Rip – 10 mg/l
T SO2 Rip – 68 mg/l
1557 l / 2075 bottles
4 March 2019
General Comments
Dark rich garnet colour with hints of black, soft fruit with overtones of green pepper and liquorice. This wine will pair with a diverse range of dishes such as beef dishes, pan fried lamb chops and mince dishes.
Vineyard Information
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18 hectares
Cabernet Franc
1.5 hectares
Richter 110
CF623B
ME04
2003
Predominantly Clovelly, with small areas of Constantia (Cv1, Cv2 and Ct1)
Integrated Production of Wine (IPW) as prescribed by the Wine and Spirit Board
Bernard Nicholls
Danie Kritzinger – Agrimotion
Bertus de Clerk – de Clerk Landboudienste
