Cabernet Franc Rose

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After being destemmed and crushed at Delaire Graff Estate’s state-ofthe-art gravity-fed winery, grapes were gently pressed to ensure perfect colour and texture. Following settling, fermentation took place, with yeast selected to beautifully complement the unique style and flavours of Cabernet Franc. Left on fine lees with fortnightly stirring to develop palate weight, the final blend included a small portion of barrel-fermented rosé to add extra depth to the flavour profile.

Significant rainfall was experienced at the start of the season, with little to no rainfall from the end of September to mid-February. Coupled with warm summer temperatures, these conditions accelerated the ripening of early cultivars, leading to modest yields and grapes of excellent quality. Grapes were handpicked in the cool early hours of the morning from selected vineyards across Stellenbosch, with the majority grown on the magnificent Simonsberg and Helderberg mountain ranges – a region renowned for rich, granite-based soils and cooling sea breezes, which create optimal conditions for balanced ripeness, natural acidity and concentrated flavours.