Hermanuspietersfontein Swartskaap 2010

There is a black sheep in every flock – a Swartskaap who doesn’t fit in with the rest. Different from the others, he develops his own style and character and achieves success in his own right.

As the name suggests, “black sheep” makes for a remarkable wine, independent and confident, denouncing Cabernet franc’s status as “a blending cultivar”.

Tasting Characteristics: black olive, dusty, spicy, toast, with a European minerality. Violet to ruby colour; medium bodied, integrated tannins and a generous length. Pure intensity and a silky consistency. Elegantly structured with a fresh finish. Complex yet elegant.

variety : Cabernet Franc [ 100% Cabernet Franc ]

winery : Hermanuspietersfontein

winemaker : Bartho Eksteen

wine of origin : Sondagskloof

analysis : alc : 13.72 % vol rs : 2.5 g/l pH : 3.42 ta : 6.2 g/l

type : Red style : Dry body : Full wooded

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

AWARDS

John Platter: 3 and half stars (2005, 2010), 4 Stars (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009)

South African Terroir Awards 2008: Best Cabernet fanc in South Africa (2006)

SAA on board Wine Listing 2007: Premium Class Red Wine (2005)

South African Terroir Awards 2009: Best Cabernet franc in South Africa (2007)

South Africa Terroir Awards 2010: Best Cabernet franc in the Region (2008)

Berlin Trophy Awards 2011: Gold (2008)

Gourmet Cook-off 2011: First Place (2008)

South African Terroir Awards 2001: Best Cabernet Franc in South Africa (2009)

ageing : Provided stored under optimum conditions - 5 years and beyond.

in the vineyard :

The Walker Bay Wine Region was accorded a great honour on 19 September 2008 when our wine farm was awarded Champion Status by the Biodiversity and Wine Initiative (BWI) – the first wine farm in this region to achieve this status.

Ours was the 11th wine. farm in South Africa to be declared a BWI Champion farm

in the cellar :

Wooded for 16 months in new and second fill French oak.

Bottling Date: 17 October 2011

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