Great Heart

Franschhoek Cabernet Franc

Name: Stellenbosch Chardonnay
Brand: Great Heart
Price: 325 ZAR
Availability: InStock
Rating: Tim Atkin 91 (1 reviews)

Cabernet Franc from Franschhoek, South Africa

R325

Bottle size:

750 ml

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Typical Cab Franc nose, but not overt – herbal ,Fynbos, Bergamot, blackberry follows through on the pallet. In addition, bramble, dark and red fruit, with very good balance and a natural harmony. Dry, long finish. Best served at 16-18 ˚C.

Herbal

Fynbos

Blackberry

Bramble

Cool, hand-harvested grapes were destemmed, sorted and crushed to tank. Minimal SO2 was added and, as with all our wines, no further additions were made. The must was initially pigeaged once a day. After about 4 days, fermentation began with indigenous yeasts and the cap was kept moist with one or two gentle actions per day, depending on extract and tannin development. Temperatures were kept below 28 °C. Fermentation lasted 7 to 10 days after which 3 to 7 weeks (also depending on tannin development) skin contact was given. The wine was then pressed to barrel for malolactic fermentation and maturation. The barrels were racked in Spring to blend the wine, which was then returned to barrel and later bottled unfiltered and unfined.

Great Heart

Great Heart wines have a natural intensity, complexity, and a true sense of place. Each wine reflects the characteristics and potential of the vineyards in which they grow, and we are proud to practise sustainable farming all-round. In the pursuit to find a sustainable way to realise a mechanism for equity and meaningful transformation, Chris and Andrea Mullineux’s vision came to life in creating Great Heart Wines. The company is owned by the employees of Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines and profits from sales of all Great Heart wines go directly to the staff who are the shareholders of the company. Why the Wagtail bird as the symbol of Great Heart? The African Wagtail is known in South African folklore for its acts of selflessness and bravery in assisting others and has been chosen as the symbol of Great Heart Wines. The artwork was designed by celebrated local artist Jaco Sieberhagen.