Grapes for the Hogan Mirror For The Sun Cabernet Franc 2022 were sourced from a vineyard in the lower Helderberg on granitic soils, 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 in early March, 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 225-litre older French oak barrels, and was only racked once, in June after malolactic fermentation. The wine was bottled in December 2022. Bottled at 13.5%. (Bottle size 750ml)

Nose: Gorgeous aromatics of red and black berries, lifted and rather pretty herbal notes, Ceylon tea and rose.

Palate: The palate shows clean fruit, bright acidity and super-fine tannins. Lovely delineation and energy.

Finish: Emphatically dry but not too austere. 

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