David Finlayson Camino Africana Cabernet Franc 2021

Technical Analysis

Winemaker - David Finlayson
Main Variety - Cabernet Franc
Alcohol - 13.34 %vol
pH - 3.49
RS - 1.6 g/l
Total Acid - 6.1 g/l
Volatile Acidity - 0.85 g/l
SO2 - 100 mg/l
Free SO2 - 31 mg/l
Appellation - Stellenbosch

Characteristics

Type - Red
Style - Dry
Body - Full
Taste - Fragrant


Accolades

2024 Platter's Wine Guide - 4½ Stars
2023 James Suckling Tasting report - 90 Points

Tasting Notes

Depth, structure, bold fruit and suave, juicy tannins – all bolstered with classy wood regimen – make for unmistakable quality.

Bottled with minimal filtration and no fining to maintain the wine’s fine structure. This is as non-interventionist as he could manage. The fruit is pure and very expressive, and challenges the notion that this grape should be used for blending.


Ageing Potential

A wine for maturation and enjoyment when the time is truly ripe for the reward.  


Blend Information

100% Cabernet Franc

In The Vineyard

With all the hype for resurrected old vine projects and natural wines, David’s “Camino Africana” project seeks to kill 2 birds with one stone. This is the oldest Cab Franc vineyard in Stellenbosch – planted in 1985. The vineyard is in fairly poor condition and its upkeep and rejuvenation is constant and ongoing.


In The Cellar

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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