Lord Jackal Cabernet Franc

This Cabernet Franc pairs excellently with dishes such as cheddar cheese wrapped with Parma ham and topped with cranberry sauce. Its bold character also complements red meats like lamb shank and beef carpaccio with spekboom vinaigrette.

The Cabernet Franc vines at Jakkalsvlei were planted in 1999, yielding approximately 18 tons per hectare. The vineyard benefits from the fertile soils and warm, dry climate of the Garden Route, with cooling influences from the nearby Indian Ocean.

The winemaking process emphasizes the varietal's bold character and dark fruit profile. Decanting is recommended to express the true essence of this wine.

Jakkalsvlei is situated 40km inland from the Indian Ocean next to the Langeberg Mountains. Our climate is warm and dry during the summer with the ocean cooling it down during the night. Our annual rainfall is 400mm, slightly higher than the average for this area due to the fact that the farm is situated next to the mountains, that makes it easier for the south east rain clouds to gather up next to the mountain range. The vines are planted in different soil types, clay, shale and sandstone. The northern and southern slopes on the farm gives us more options to plant different cultivars. At Jakkalsvlei we have 13 different cultivars, mostly used for bottling. Our Jakkalsvlei range is focused on high quality fruit driven wines and also produces a premium exclusive range called Lord Jackal in limited quantities. Jakkalsvlei continues to be one of the Garden Route’s most popular destinations. For first-time visitors, it’s usually love at first sight after experiencing the breathtaking vineyard and mountain views that the farm has to offer. We hope that you and your family feel the same.