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David Finlayson Camino Africana Cabernet Franc 2017

Tasting Notes

Winery: David Finlayson
Varietal: Cabernet Franc
SKU: DAVCAMCF2017 Categories: ,
Bottle Size: 750 ml
David Finlayson Cabernet Franc 2017

$49.99

Awards/Reviews

4.5 Stars Platters South African Wine Guide 2021

Has precise varietal definition; lithe, lean & earthy with liquorice-tinged blackcurrant fruit, fine mineral/oystershell notes & taut, ripe tannins. From Helderberg Basin vines, 17 (94 pts) beautifully wrought, has great cellaring potential.

91 pts Tim Atkin MW 2020

David Finlayson sources this serious Cabernet Franc from alluvial soils in Somerset West, which reminds him of the Medoc. At the riper, richer end of the spectrum, with plum, cassis and mulberry flavours, firmer tannins and some leafy, cut grass top notes. 2020-27

Winemaker Notes

This wine is made from Cabernet Franc planted on an old seabed in the Helderberg Basin. The soils reminded me very much of the Graves region in Bordeaux, allowing me to spot the potential to make a great wine from these vineyards that are threatened by Urban encroachment.

In my search for special and undiscovered sites and wines, I am proud to have found theses grapes and have followed their path into this fantastic example of what potential there truly exists for Cabernet Franc in the Helderberg area of Stellenbosch when the right variety is fitted into the perfect site and terroir. A wine for maturation and enjoyment when the time is truly ripe for the reward.
Soil: Deep white pebble, seabed alluvial soils in Somerset West.

The 5 tons Cab Franc grapes were carefully sorted and crushed whole berry into a 5 ton fermenter. After 3 days cold soak and allowing spontaneous fermentation to take place, pumpovers occurred 3 times per day for 14 days. 10 days post ferment maceration was followed by a soft press and further 24 months maturation in 30% New and 70% Second Fill 300 litre Allier Hogshead barrels. Bottled with minimal filtration and no fining to maintain the wines fine structure.

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