Raspberry, blackberry and plum with peppercorn, eucalyptus and coastal salinity. Firm tannins, vivid fruit and mineral spice. A linear finish with grip and peppery tension.
The first vintage, released in October 2025.
| Grape | Cabernet Franc |
|---|---|
| Origin | W.O. Stellenbosch |
| Vineyards | Two sites in the Bottelary Hills, on granite and clay. |
| Winemaking | Hand-picked. Open-top cement fermentation, once-daily punch downs, 20 days on skins (75 % whole bunch). |
| Ageing | Older French barrels (3rd and 4th fill) for 7 months. After blending, 1 month in stainless steel before bottling with minimal sulphur. |
| Alcohol | 13.8 % vol |
| Residual sugar | 2 g/L |
| pH | 3.56 |
| Total acidity | 5.6 g/L |
| Bottles | 800 |
| Released | October 2025 |
| Pairing | Lamb, duck, mushroom dishes, charcuterie, blue cheese. |
Fresh and playful Stellenbosch expression, with graphite depth and aromas and flavours of red currant, bell pepper, coastal salt and vibrant minerality.
The second vintage. The tech sheet will be uploaded soon.
| Grape | Cabernet Franc |
|---|---|
| Origin | W.O. Stellenbosch |
| Alcohol | 12.95 % vol |
| Tech sheet | To be uploaded soon. |
Cabernet Franc from two sites in the Bottelary Hills, Stellenbosch, on granite and clay.
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