ANGLE PEUR CABERNET FRANC 2019
IN THE VINEYARD
Blending: 100% Cabernet Franc
Situation: East and north-south facing row direction
Altitude: 260m Distance from sea: Approximately 25km
Soil Type: Alluvial Rootstock: R99
Age of vines: 13 years Trellising: Vertical hedge
Pruning: Cordon Irrigation: Drip
THE HARVEST
Picking date: March 2019
Yield: 7 tons/ha average
ANALYSIS
Alcohol: 13.92 % | Acid: 5.6g/l | Residual Sugar: 1.48 g/l | pH: 3.52
IN THE CELLAR
Fermentation Temp: 28-30ºC
Yeast: Bordeaux Red
Fermentation took place in stainless tanks. Duration of fermentation was 8 days. It was pumped over twice a day for optimum colour and tannin extraction. When fermented dry it was pressed into French oak barrels.
Malolactic fermentation: Barrel Wood ageing: 12 months in French oak,
1/3 in second fill, 1/3 in third fill and 1/3 in fourth fill
Bottled: June 2020
AGING SUGGESTIONS
3-7 years.
FOOD SUGGESTIONS
Enjoy with roast beef, venison, slow roast leg of lamb, Peking duck or a good potjie.
BLEND INFORMATION
100% Cabernet Franc
2018 VINTAGE AWARDS
Gold – Michelangelo Awards
4 Star – Platter
2019 rename Angle Peur Cabernet Franc
