Swartskaap 2010/11
Classic Range: Swartskaap is a herbaceous Cabernet Franc with European minerality and soft tannins.
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Description
| VARIETY | Cabernet franc |
| TASTING NOTES | |
| ALCOHOL | ± 14.0 % Vol |
| APPEARANCE | Brilliant to medium deep, violet to ruby red |
| FLAVOUR / AROMA | Black olive, fynbos, spicy, dusty and toasty with European minerality |
| TASTE | Generous length, integrated tannins, medium body, pure intensity, silky consistency, an elegant structure, fresh finish and flowing balance |
| VINEYARD | |
| AREA | 3.96 ha |
| ALTITUDE | 247 - 277 m |
| ELEVATION | Northeast / Southwest |
| DENSITY | 3086 vines per ha |
| PLANTED | 2000 |
| VINIFICATION & AGEING | |
| YIELD | 47.6 hl (5 tons) per ha |
| MACERATION | 3 - 4 days cold maceration prior to and 1 week extended skin contact after fermentation, ±3 punchdowns per day |
| FERMENTATION TEMPERATURE | 24-26°C |
| MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION | In tank |
| WOOD MATURATION | 16 months, new and second fill 225 litre French oak |
| BOTTLING | April |
| IN BOTTLE BEFORE RELEASE | 3 months |
| MATURATION POTENTIAL | 7 years and longer |
| This full-bodied wine with soft tannins calls for richer food. Enjoy with roast lamb with a hint of mint; brie, bacon and banana baguette; or camembert cheese. | Ideal Serving Temp: 16° |
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