Franschhoek Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Boekenhoutskloof, fact sheet (boekenhoutskloof.co.za, hentet 2026-10-18) – læst med OCR: 2022 Boekenhoutskloof Franschhoek Cabernet Sauvignon – område: Franschhoek; druer: Cabernet Sauvignon; alkohol 14.5%; fadlagring 22 måneder, 95% nye fade. Producentens noter (engelsk): Grapes for our Franschhoek Cabernet Sauvignon are picked from two négociant vineyards planted adjacent to one another rooted in deep alluvial soils in the valley. Fruit from our own vineyards grow on slopes of decomposed granitic soils- a hallmark of the Bo-hoek district where Boekenhoutskloof is located. These home farm vineyards of Cabernet Sauvignon and small portion of Cabernet Franc, have been organically farmed for the past 14 years and produce exceptional quality fruit with each new vintage. The winter conditions were generally favourable, leading to a cool growing season that resulted in small clusters and a tight berry set. Some rainfall during the growing period required careful vineyard management to address disease pressure, particularly in the valley and on the Boekenhoutskloof farm, where our organic practices added further intricacy. A prolonged heatwave in January caused significant stress to the vineyards, making berry selection in the winery essential. One of the key benefits of this careful selection was the excellent skin-to-juice ratio for both Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc resulting in a balanced and expressive wine. Winemaking Philosophy (Vinification) We vinify gently to avoid colossal, extracted wines. Grapes were picked by hand into small lug boxes and then bunch sorted with berry selection and careful de-stemming. […]