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HPF Swartskaap 2012

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Swartskaap 2012

There is a black sheep in every flock – a Swartskaap who doesn’t fit in with the rest. 100% Cabernet Franc with aromas of black olive, fynbos and spice

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HERMANUSPIETERSFONTEIN SWARTSKAAP (black sheep) 2012

VARIETY

Cabernet Franc

AWARDS/RATINGS

John Platter: 3 and half Stars (2005, 2010), 4 Stars (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009), 4 and half Stars (2011, 2012, 2013)

TASTING NOTES

Alcohol: ± 13.5% Vol

Appearance: Violet to ruby red

Aroma: Black olive, fynbos, spice

Palate: Minerality, elegance, finesse, complexity

VINEYARD

Altitude: 247-277m

Soil: Well-drained soil; good weather retention. Important percentage of clay in topsoil

Yield: 5 tons per hectare (30hl/ha)

VINIFICATION

Maceration: 3-4 days cold maceration before fermentation; ±3 punch-downs per day

Fermentation temp: 24-26°C

Malolactic fermentation: In tank

MATURATION

Maturation in new and second fill 225ltr French oak barrels for 18 months

In bottle pre-release: 12 months

Ageing potential: 7 years and longer

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