LANDSKROON CABERNET FRANC MERLOT 2021
R80.00 – R480.00
This wine can be enjoyed now, but will continue to improve for several years.
Medium bodied wine with plum and red berry flavours. Wine has well integrated and soft tannins. Hints of spice.
Recommended as a good partner to roasts and venison.
CELLARMASTER: Paul de Villiers
WINEMAKER: Fanie Geyser
ASSISTANT WINEMAKER: Kaylin Baxter
ORIGIN: Paarl
CULTIVAR: 50% Cabernet Franc, 38% Merlot, 4% Malbec, 4% Petit Verdot, 4% Cabernet Sauvignon
ANALYSIS: ALC.14.00% R.S. 2.90g/1 T.A. 6.00g/1 PH. 3.37
VINIFICATION: Grapes were harvested seperately at 24°B, destemmed and transferred to fermentation tanks. After the addition of selected yeasts, the juice, together with the skins, were allowed to ferment at controlled temperatures of 25°C – 28°C. Regular pump overs ensured good colour and tannin extraction.
MATURATION: Wines matured for 10 minths in 4th, 5th and 6th fill French oak barrels.
BOTTLING DATE: 30 June 2022
ACCOLADES: Platter’s Wine Guide 2023 – 3.5 Stars, Good Value
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