Produced with fruit from two hilltop sites in the Bottelary ward. This bottling expresses all the concentration and nervous tension that comes from the sites’ extremely rocky granitic soils.

This trellised Bottelary vineyard was planted with the CF1 Cabernet Franc clone in 2004. Located 16,5 km north of False Bay and 22,5 km east of Table Bay, the maritime influence is considerable – an element that reads clearly in the wine.

The combination of the vineyard’s cooler east-facing aspect, decomposed granite soils, and 225 m altitude produces low-yielding vines with smaller bunches, delivering remarkable concentration and structure.

Tasting Notes: The 2024 vintage of our Cabernet Franc carries an almost disarming faithfulness to the cultivar. It seems to capture, without strain, the many facets that make Cabernet Franc so distinctive – raspberry and tart cherry, graphite, and the gentle lift of fresh sage. Violets and deep red rose petals follow, while the palate reveals luminous red fruit, fine and persistent tannins, and a whisper of wild herbs and cherry skin that lingers on the finish.

‘From a Bottelary vineyard planted in 2004. Aromatics of red and black berries, floral perfume, and subtle notes of earth, crushed leaves and spice. The palate is light and sappy, showing pure fruit expression, bright acidity and fine tannins. Harmonious and well judged, with nothing out of place. Alc: 13.37%.’ – Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za, 93/100

ANALYSIS: ALC 13.37% | TA 5.5g/l | pH 3.46 | RS 1.6g/l