Swartskaap Cabernet Franc

Pair this wine with a rich tomato and beef stew, roast pork belly or a ripe and creamy Camembert.

Well-drained soil; good water retention. Important percentage of clay in topsoil. 247- 277m above sea level. Grapes are cropped at 5 tons per hectare.

Maturation in new and 2nd fill 225ltr French oak barrels for 18 months.

3-4 days cold maceration before fermentation; +- 3 punch-downs per day.

Hermanuspietersfontein is a Walker Bay producer with one of South Africa’s most distinctive wine identities, from its long Afrikaans name to its playful, Afrikaans-only wine labels. Behind the laid-back personality is a serious focus on cool-climate wines, including Sauvignon Blanc, Bordeaux-style blends and regional favourites from the Hermanus area.