Van Loggerenberg Breton Cabernet Franc 2022 is made up of two parcels, both quite close to each other. One portion is from Bluegum Grove Farm in the Polkadraai, farmed by Danie Carinus and planted in 2004 and the other based on Klein Welmoed next to Meerlust which is farmed by Pierre Winshaw and planted in 2008. The fruit is picked and vinified separately and only blended before bottling. The two vineyards are planted on decomposed granite with Koffieklip in the top layer of soil. 100% whole-bunch fermentation on the 2004 vineyard which is a Loire clone. This vineyard makes up 25% of the final wine. The other vineyard was 100% de-stemmed. The de-stemmed vineyard spent 10 weeks on the skins; one punch down was performed per day. After pressing, the two parcels underwent malolactic fermentation in barrel on their own. The wines were blended after 10 months in barrel and bottled right after. No enzymes or commercial yeast was used in making the wines. Bottled at 13%. (Bottle size 750ml)

Nose: Aromas of plum, cherry, floral perfume, dried herbs, earth and pencil shavings.

Palate: Juicy and fresh with very fine tannins making for a cashmere-like texture.

Finish: Light and vibrant with a super-dry finish.

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