Swartskaap Cabernet Franc

This wine pairs well with dishes such as beef, lamb, poultry, and game (deer, venison), complementing its rich and complex profile.

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.

The wine ages in old (50%) and new (50%) French oak barrique (50%) and pigeons (50%) for a 24 month period. Post bottling, we then cellar the wine for a further 24 months before the wine is released onto the market.

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.