Mirror for the Sun Cabernet Franc

Beef, Lamb, Poultry, Game (deer, venison)

The Cabernet Franc grapes are sourced from 22-year-old, trellised vines (clone CF1) from the lower Helderberg on granitic soils. The vineyard is 2km from the coast. The maritime effect is most favourable, especially in the hot February-March months in Stellenbosch. Leaf removal in the bunch zone (during November/December) is an important practice in this vineyard to let enough sun in to prevent vegetal flavours. The grapes were picked on 24 February.

The wine was matured in 225L older French oak barrels for 9 months. It was sent thorough a rough filter before bottling in December 2025.

They were sorted and crushed (no whole bunch). Spontaneous fermentation took place in open top fermenters with very soft handling during fermentation, only two punch downs per day.

Hogan Wines is a small-production South African label founded by winemaker Jocelyn Wilson, who released her first wine in 2015. Working with carefully selected vineyard sites across the Cape, the range is particularly known for Chenin Blanc and a restrained, site-focused approach that puts vineyard character at the forefront.