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Thokozani Cabernet Franc 2022

Thokozani Cabernet Franc 2022 shows a burst of dark fruit, cassis and plum, with a very delicate herbaceous note. The round mouthfeel with grippy, yet elegant, tannin, has a weighted indulgence across all aspects of the palate. A delicate greenness offers balance to the richer characteristics of the wine, ensuring a lingering aftertaste with hints of fennel leaf liquorice.

Pair this Cabernet Franc with rich and hearty lamb dishes or a traditional South African braai with lamb tjops.
variety : Cabernet Franc [ 100% Cabernet Franc ]
winemaker : Lauren Hulsman
wine of origin : Wellington
analysis : alc : 14 % vol  rs : 2 g/l  pH : 3.48  ta : 5.5 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  body : Full  taste : Fragrant   wooded
pack : Bottle  size : 750ml  closure : Cork  
AWARDS
2024 Michelangelo Awards - Double Gold
  

ageing : Mature for up to 10 years.

Thokozani means "celebration" and a more appropriate name for a story about generosity, hope, inspiration, dedication and upliftment is hardly possible. It is in this spirit that our project was launched with its central focus on the achievement of sustainable economic empowerment.
about the harvest: The grapes were harvested in February 2022 from a single block of vines at Diemersfontein Wine Estate, Wellngton.
in the cellar : The grapes were destemmed, crushed and left to cold soak overnight in an open fermenter, before bring inoculated for alcoholic fermentation as well as malolactic fermentation the following day. Pump-overs every 3-4 hours for the first ⅔ of fermentation, then every 7 hours the last ⅓ to prevent excessive extraction. Wine was pressed and racked to stainless steel tanks; free run and hard pressings separated to ensure a full and complete fermentation. On completion the two components were blended and racked into 3rd fill French oak barrels for 16 months.
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