Delaire Graff Estate Banghoek Cabernet Franc – Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
55% Cabernet Franc, 34% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot, 3% Malbec
From 16-year-old virus-free vineyards on Delaire Graff Estate. Cool and slow whole-berry fermentation, with limited punch- downs. Four weeks post-ferment maturation on skins before being basket pressed. Matured in 40% new French 225 litre barrels for 16 months and a further 45 months in bottle.
Tasting Notes: Bright red fruit with subtle oak spice and violets. Firm but delicate tannin structure with crisp fresh red fruit finish.
20 cases of this wine were previously sold on the 2020 Auction.
Ready for drinking now and for the next 10 years.
This wine is packed in a wooden box.
Winemaker: Morné Vrey
Price raised per case
- 6 x 750ml or equivalent
- Highest: R 6 000.00
- Lowest: R 3 667.00
- Average: R 4 708.00
Packaging
- Bottle Size 750ml
- Case Size: 6 x 750ml
- Cases Produced: 75
- Cases Auctioned 24
Analysis
- Alc: 14.88 vol%
- RS: 2.91 g/l
- TA: 6.20 g/l
- pH: 3.37
