Delaire Graff Estate Banghoek Cabernet Franc – Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
55% Cabernet Franc, 34% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot, 3% Malbec
Wine of Origin Banghoek – Stellenbosch
From 16-year 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.
Ready for drinking now and until 2030.
Winemaker: Morné Vrey
Price raised per case
- 6 x 750ml or equivalent
- Highest: R 8 750.00
- Lowest: R 7 000.00
- Average: R 7 976.00
Packaging
- Bottle Size 750ml
- Case Size: 6 x 750ml
- Cases Produced: 75
- Cases Auctioned 21
Analysis
- Alc: 14.50 vol%
- RS: 2.91 g/l
- TA: 6.20 g/l
- pH: 3.37
