The Dance Cabernet Franc

Cabernet Franc pairs well with a wide variety of foods. A great accompaniment to tomato-based stew, roasted pork belly, goats cheese and rich black bean or lentil dishes.

Leaf fall occurred at the normal time which allowed good reserves to build up. Winter started late with warmer day and night temperatures and lower rainfall than in the 2016 growing season. A warm spring resulted in early, however uniform budding. A cool yet dry and windy November/December resulted in drier soils and small berries. January rains moistened soils and cool evening temperatures allowed for slower ripening of our grapes.

17 Months in French oak barrels, 55 % new

Each individual barrel’s evolution is closely monitored throughout the total maturation period which, for our red varietals. When the time is right, the art of blending comes into play where we creatively blend each component into a masterpiece, to complete the process which began in our vineyards, watched over by Mother Nature.

Uva Mira Mountain Vineyards as high as 620 metres above sea level on the slopes of the Helderberg Mountain Range nestle against the Helderberg Nature Reserve. With breathtaking views of False Bay and Table Bay often wrapped in clouds a cool climate sea breezes a granite foundation and strong minerality of the soil enhanced by acres of fynbos.... nature does her work.Uva is the Latin word for grape Mira means wonderful miraculous and full of charm. Uva Mira Mountain Vineyards is located within the area widely recognised as the “Golden Triangle ” renowned for its noble grape varieties and production of wines of outstanding quality.