Mulderbosch Cabarnet Franc Rosé

The Mulderbosch Cabernet Franc Rosé is delicately colored, with subtle hues of pink and a touch of copper. The nose explodes with fresh aromas of sliced strawberries, and carries a lightly herbal note. Although vibrant and fresh, the palate also has fruit purity and concentration making this a serious example of the genre. The wine is well balanced, with a keen note of acidity running the length of its core, and a clean, delightful flurry of flavor on the finish.

AGEING
18 months in 300L French oak barrels, 40% of which was new oak

ANALYSIS
Residual Sugar: 2.1 g/l Total Acid: 5.8 g/l
pH: 3.56 Free SO2: 3 mg/l
Alcohol: 13.0 % Total SO2: 76 mg/l

METHOD
In our quest to produce a wine reflective of our unique single vineyard Cabernet Franc, we maintained a very simple approach. Date of harvest was decided upon what we believe to have been the best balance of acidity and fruit expression. The aim was not to go for maximum ripeness, but rather to embrace the energy and texture of a slightly earlier harvested Cabernet Franc grown in a warm environment, such as it is, in the Cape. Two pump-overs a day for the initial alcoholic fermentation were decreased to one per day in order to keep the cap wet. Total time on skins was almost 3 weeks before pressing took place.
Once malolactic fermentation was complete, the wine was transferred to a selection of 40% new and 60% 3rd and 4th fill French Oak Hogshead barrels (300L). Bottled in January of 2021 after a period of 18 months maturation, with no fining and one loose sheet filtration; so a light sediment will likely develop with time.

TASTING NOTES
Nose: Aromas of red and dark cherry with a touch of Cape Fynbos greets you on the nose. Attractive whiffs of cinnamon and Asian spice.
Palate: The wine has a great purity of fruit and a complex palate. A very enticing and lingering finish.