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Hogan ‘Mirror for the Sun’ Cabernet Franc 2024 Case
R2,550.00
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THIS CASE CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING
6 x 750ml Hogan ‘Mirror for the Sun’ Cabernet Franc 2024
VARIETIES
100% Cabernet Franc
ORIGIN
Stellenbosch
VINIFICATION & VITICULTURAL DETAILS
The Cabernet Franc grapes are sourced from 15-year-old, trellised vines from the lower Helderberg on granitic soils. The vineyard is 2km from the coast. The maritime effect is most favourable, especially in the hot February-March months in Stellenbosch. Leaf removal in the bunch zone (during November/December) is an important practice in this vineyard to let enough sun in to prevent vegetal flavours. The grapes were picked on 14 February. They were sorted and crushed (no whole bunch). Spontaneous fermentation took place in open top fermenters with very soft handling during fermentation, only two punch downs per day. The wine was matured in 225L older French oak barrels for 9 months. It was sent thorough a rough filter before bottling in December 2024.
ANALYSIS
pH: 3.40
TA: 5.8 g/l
RS: 1.08 g/l
Alc: 13.5%
Awards
- Christian Eedes Winemag.co.za: 95/100
- Tim Atkin: 95
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