Cabernet Franc Merlot » Wildekrans Wine Estate

Estate Cabernet Franc Merlot 2010




IN THE VINEYARD:
AREA: Bot River Ward, Walker Bay District
SOIL TYPE: Estcourt, Klapmuts Cartref
HARVEST/CELLAR:
Harvested at 25 balling, handpicked and delicately crushed. Cold soaked through the night. Enoculated the next morning, pump overs every 4 hours. Lightly pressed and matured in french oak barrels for 18 months.
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AGEING POTENTIAL:
Four years.
BLEND INFORMATION:
Cabernet Franc 78%
Merlot 22%
FOOD SUGGESTIONS:
Cheeses, dishes with tomato sauce, ham, pork and veal dishes, Mediterranean fare, pizza, poultry dishes, red meats and heavy game.
TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
GRAPE VARIETY:
Cabernet Franc Merlot
WINE MAKER:
William Wilkinson
TECHNICAL DATA:
PH: 3.52
T.A: 5.5
Alc: 14%
R. S: 3.6

RELEASE DATE:

September 2012