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Weather Report Atlas Cabernet Franc 2020

R299.00

Region: Bor Rivier

Tasting note:

“Atlas 2020 has a dense fruit core of ripe cherry and cranberry. There’s perfumery of violet and mint, with some spice from capsicum and cinnamon, which adds complexity. Bright acid and a crunchy tannin structure, with high(ish) pH gives the wine broad shoulders and length. Drink 2023 – 2028.” – Christopher Keet

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“Chris Keet Jnr, nephew of Chris Keet of Keet Wines, is viticulturist at Gabriëlskloof in Bot River but also makes a wine called Atlas under his own Weather Report label.

Latest release is 2020, which he terms “a snapshot of the Cape through the medium of Cabernet Franc”. The wine incorporates grapes from two vineyards in Elgin as well Joostenberg Vlakte, Wellington and Gabriëlskloof itself.

Winemaking involves some 50% whole-bunch fermentation before maturation in older oak. The nose shows red and black berries plus floral perfume while the palate has good fruit density, bright acidity and well-managed tannins. Medium bodied, well balanced and quite charming.” – CE