Delaire Graff

Botmaskop

Name: Cabernet Franc Rose
Brand: Delaire Graff
Price: 209 ZAR
Availability: InStock

Red Blend from Stellenbosch, South Africa

R405

Bottle size:

750 ml

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Rich aromas of cassis and spice with intense liquorice and blackberry flavours on the palate and fine, lingering tannins.

Cassis

Spices

Liquorice

Blackberry

Extensive sorting of the grapes formed part of the quality management process. The grapes were de-stemmed with 30% being crushed to give body and structure for added longevity. 70% whole berry fermentation in cooler temperatures of 24°C - 26°C and gentle punch downs ensured subtle extraction of red fruit characters. The Cabernet Sauvignon of the Botmaskop received 4 weeks of maturation on the skin, post ferment.

Severe weather fluctuations during bud break and flowering, followed by cool windy conditions contributed to fewer and uneven bunches and smaller berries. White wines have shown good acidity and balanced flavour profiles while reds, despite the challenging season, have shown elegance. From a selection of premium Stellenbosch vineyards, the grapes were handpicked in the fresh hours of the early morning.

Delaire Graff

The combination of Maritime and mountain is a very unique terroir and here in Stellenbosch it creates our award-winning Delaire Graff wines. A cooling Atlantic sea breeze washes over our steeply sloping vineyards giving us a rich intensity of fruit. Delaire Graff wines rank among the most prestigious in the Southern Hemisphere. Our unique terroir on the crest of the panoramic Helshoogte Mountain Pass is something our ambitious winemaker explores harvest after harvest. A long slow ripening season ensures world-class clarets and red wines big in structure with soft tannins and elegance. Our white wines capture the freshness of the harvest while irresistible rosé and a sparkling Brut completes an elegantly balanced portfolio. We are proud to have achieved First Growth status in South Africa – reward for creating our country’s most desirable wines on first pressing.