Landskroon Cabernet Franc / Merlot 2018

Name: Landskroon Cabernet Franc / Merlot 2018
Brand: Landskroon
SKU: 45303

Medium bodied wine with plum and red berry flavours. Wine has well integrated and soft tannins. Hints of spice.

Recommended as a good partner to roasts and venison.

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variety : Cabernet Franc [ 55% Cabernet Franc, 30% Merlot, 15% Shiraz ]

winery : Landskroon Wines

winemaker : Michiel du Toit

wine of origin : Paarl

analysis : alc : 14.00 % vol rs : 2.40 g/l pH : 3.49 ta : 6.00 g/l va : 0.55 g/l so2 : 138 mg/l fso2 : 22 mg/l

type : Red style : Dry body : Medium taste : Fragrant wooded

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Cork

AWARDS

Cab Franc Challenge 2020 - Category:
Cab Franc Blends - Gold Medal

ageing : Enjoy now or within the next 3 years.

about the harvest: Grapes were harvested separately at 24° B.

in the cellar : After the addition of selected yeasts the juice, together with the skins, were allowed to ferment at controlled temperatures of 25°C - 28°C. Regular pump overs ensured good colour and tannin extraction.

Merlot and Shiraz aged for 12 months in 2nd, 3rd and 4th fill French Oak barrels.

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