Cabernet Franc 2021

De Trafford, teknisk ark/fact sheet (detrafford.co.za – linket fra detrafford.co.za, hentet 2026-10-18): 2021 De Trafford Cabernet Franc; druer: Cabernet Franc; alkohol 15.7%. Producentens noter (engelsk): Tech sheet: WINES (PTY) LTD DE TRAFFORD CABERNET FRANC 2021 VINEYARD BLOCKS This Keermont site high up on the SW side of the Stellenbosch mountain 380m above sea level and looking across to the eastern side of the Helderberg and further afield across Cape Town to Table Mountain, just screamed out to be planted to Cabernet Franc. Cool, clayish, decomposed granite soils too exposed to wind for Merlot. Vertical trellis. 14 yr old vines. Clone CF623 on R110 rootstock. Yield 3 tons/ha. Also a little from our Elevation 393 vineyard. VINTAGE CONDITIONS A late, but above average rainfall winter and spring ensured the soil profile was saturated contributing to a good growing season. Intermittent rain meant fungal disease pressure was quite high and we had to be on our toes with the spray programme. There were enough cold units for good even budbreak. A relatively cool growing season and ripening period meant ripening was slow and steady leading to one of the most exceptional vintages we’ve experienced. Good acidity and pHs Harvest date: 1/3/2021 @ 26 Balling. PRODUCTION 100% destemming and crushing by hand directly into small open top fermentation tanks. Spontaneous natural yeast fermentation @ 29ºC with the cap of skins punched down 2 – 3 times a day for 12 to 14 days. Wine drained directly to barrels together with single pressing from traditional basket press. All our wine undergoes malolactic fermentation in the barrel. 35% new French oak was used from high quality coopers. Time in barrels 19 months with several rackings to gradually clarify the wine. This wine was bottled unfiltered by hand on the property. Bottling date: 7/09/22 Production: 137 x 6 x 750mℓ TASTING NOTES Dense true red youthful colour. Beautiful bright red berry fruit nose with wild herbs and light spices. Fresh vibrant tannins and balanced acidity on the palate with fruit and spices to the fore. An elegance to the wine with the high alcohol giving the wine lift rather than weight. Clean long finish. Drink 2025 to 2035. Enjoy with lamb ribs on the braai. ANALYSIS Alc. 15.7% SG. 1.0g/ℓ TA 5.8g/ℓ pH 3.49 VA 0.68 SO2 3free 56total Mont Fleur PO Box 495 Stellenbosch 7599 Tel/Fax 021 8801611 info@detrafford.co.za www.detrafford.co.za Reg No:2002/025139/07 Director: D.A. Trafford