THISTLE & WEED Knapsekêrel Cabernet Franc 2022

Only seven rows of biodynamically farmed Cabernet Franc is used for this small batch wine. The Oudeberg vineyard is located on a south facing slope in the Polkadraai Hills. Soil health is maintained with cover crop mixes and the farms trusty waddle of ducks.

Kept modest, to allow the site to speak. Handpicked grapes, 15% incorporated as whole bunches, were naturally fermented in open top vessels with regular punch downs before being basket pressed. The wine was matured in stainless steel tanks for 8 months before bottled unfined and unfiltered. 

 

 

Dried thyme, violet, blackberries and glazed cherry on the nose. Influence of the whole bunch ferment is evident, a light palate, concentrated fruit flavours juxtaposed with chalky tannins. Major aging potential.

2022: 95 TA

The perennially opportunistic Knapsekêrel (Blackjack) gambles by spreading its seeds through wind, water, man and beast. This biodynamically farmedCabernet Franc is a reminder of thedelicate beauty and balance that lies in our dependence on nature and each.