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Waterkloof Circumstance Cabernet Franc 2018

R221.00

Region: Helderberg

Tasting note:

‘The best of the current crop of Waterkloof reds, this is a serious, structured, well-judged Cabernet Franc that’s built for the longer haul. Grippy graphite tannins underpin aromas and flavours of capsicum, plum and black cherry with a top note of mocha oak. Drink 2022-27.’ – Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2021, 92/100

‘Intriguing Cape fynbos notes can be enjoyed on the nose, with some beautiful spice and notes of plums. I enjoy swirling this wine in my glass to see how it evolves. It has great structure with a fresh acidity. I enjoy pairing it with a marinated rack of lamb in a variety of different herbs (such as parsley and thyme ) and some garlic.’ – Nadia Barnard, Winemaker

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Since Briton Paul Boutinot bought Waterkloof in 2004, ninety hectares have been planted with vines on the windswept Schapenberg Hill overlooking False Bay. Fynbos covers the remainder of the 189 hectare estate. Schapenberg (Afikaans for ‘Sheep Mountain’) nestles almost in the centre of the embrace of the Hottentots-Holland and Helderberg mountains.
Cabernet Franc is the original “Cabernet” grape, being one of the parents of Cabernet Sauvignon (a cross between Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Franc).The vines are grown on south-west facing slopes of the Schapenberg, Somerset West. The farm is a mere 4km from the Atlantic Ocean, with vines planted at a height of between 240m and 260m above sea level. The soils are of decomposed granite origin with medium sized stones, helping with both drainage and moisture retention.
Each of the single varietal wines in Waterkloof Estate’s Circumstance range is defined by a unique symphony of fortuitous circumstances that influence the individual vineyard sites, including soil, aspect and altitude. The Circumstance Cabernet Franc in one of nine wines under this acclaimed label.