Cabernet Franc

Enjoy with a venison and sweet potato stew.

The vineyards are situated in Paarl. This specific vineyard experiences a warm climate with good sun exposure.

Maturation takes place in French oak barrels (3rd and 4th fill barrels are used). The Cabernet Franc maturation lasts for 24 months.

The Môreson Cabernet Franc grapes are destemmed, sorted, lightly crushed and then transferred to open fermenters. The mash undergoes cold soaking (for 48 hours) at temperatures close to 16ºC. It’s then inoculated - with the desired yeast strain - and fermentation is allowed to take place under controlled temperatures (never exceeding 28ºC). A punch down and pump over regime is employed during fermentation. The Cabernet Franc also goes through a two-day pre-ferment maceration period and a one-week post ferment maceration period. Following fermentation the free run is drained and transferred to the tank. The skins are pressed and added to the free run. No press wine is added back to the free-run wine.

Môreson holds the most special place in my heart. I along with my three siblings grew up here. The four of us spent years playing farmer on our plastic tractors some of us clearly more genetically suited to this role than others. We lived by a few simple rules: if it was high it was meant to be climbed; if it was a fruit or looked vaguely edible it was meant to be eaten; and if there was even a ray of sunlight we’d still be out exploring every part of Môreson. The four of us have long outgrown the plastic tractors. I’ve graduated to real-life farming equipment. My brothers – Blake and Dane – have replaced man-made tractor noises with our global wine sales. And my sister Charley (our resident free spirit) has (for now) managed to elude the family business. When the four of us get together on the farm (which doesn’t happen as often as we wish it did) we’re reminded of just why we love Môreson so much. It is a place children spend hours splashing around the water features and exploring just like we did so many years ago. It is a farm where families’ lounge over long lazy lunches. It is a winery where wines are patiently and lovingly crafted from vines that have grown for years. It is our home and we feel privileged to be able to share it with you.