Franschhoek WO
An incredible wine with tiny production. It is made from the second oldest red wine vineyard in the country. The vineyard was plated in 1932 by Koos Lötter on his farm located in Franschhoek. These old bush vines are dryland farmed and gives really produces exceptional fruit. The soils are decomposed granite with under laying sandstone which gives this wine its elegance and finesse. The grapes were 100% whole bunch. All grapes were left to ferment naturally, with one punch down performed daily and then racked in 100% old French oak for 10 months.
Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za 96/100:
Grapes from a Franschhoek vineyard planted in 1932 – afflicted by weevils in this vintage so volumes greatly reduced. 100% whole-bunch fermentation, maturation lasting 11 months in older 600-litre barrels. Complex aromatics of strawberry, black cherry, blackcurrant, rose geranium, herbs and spice. Light-bodied with fresh acidity and super-fine, chalky tannins. Intricate and fragile, yet hauntingly persistent.
