2021 Gabrielskloof The Landscape Cabernet Franc

95 pts
Power-packed Cabernet Franc from a unique, rocky mountainside vineyard in Overberg.

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The 2021 Gabrielskloof The Landscape Cabernet Franc beautifully captures the essence of Gabrielskloof's unique terroir and commitment to sustainable winemaking.

Nestled in the Bot River area, this wine is a true reflection of the vineyard's rocky mountainside site with Overberg Shale and Table Mountain Sandstone soils. The 19-year-old vines contribute to the wine's remarkable texture and complexity. The fruit was hand-picked, destemmed, and naturally fermented without any added yeasts. The wine was then aged for 14 months in 30% new oak barrels.

On the nose, the 2021 Cabernet Franc offers an enticing bouquet of blackberries, liquorice, and cloves, complemented by fresh herbaceous notes. The palate is elegant and vibrant yet packs a punch, showcasing deep red fruit flavors and an almond husk texture from the tannins, adding a savoury counterpoint.

Perfect for pairing with hearty dishes or enjoyed on its own, and another showstopping wine from this excellent producer.

95 points - "The age of Gabriëlskloof's Cabernet Franc vines - now into their third decade - is a growing factor in the texture, concentration and complexity of this superb wine. Blended with 5% Malbec, it has stylish 20% new wood, polished tannins, green herb, black cherry and liquorice flavours and lots of vibrant, lip-smacking acidity." - Tim Atkin MW

ABOUT

The Landscape Series is a range of five wines that show the best of Gabriëlskloof's vineyards, together with some special old vine treasures, and aims to give an honest representation of the elements that make them unique. We wanted the labels to reflect this approach and commissioned Niël Jonker – well-known for his landscape panels painted on location – to capture the spirit of our Overberg landscapes.


VINEYARD NOTES

The 19-year-old vineyard is situated on a rocky mountainside site on the Gabriëlskloof property. The soil combines Overberg Shale and Table Mountain Sandstone.


WINEMAKING

The fruit was hand-picked into small crates and transferred directly into our cold room, where it remained overnight. All fruit was destemmed. The wine was fermented naturally without the addition of any yeasts. Daily pump-overs were done until fermentation stopped, and the pressing took place two weeks after that. The wine went into barrel (30% new oak) and spent about 14 months in barrel before bottling.


TASTING NOTE

Blackberries, liquorice and cloves form part of a perfumed vintage that is alive with a fresh herbaceousness that recalls bouquet garni. That almond husk texture to the tannins is again present on the palate, adding a savoury counterpoint to brighter, red-fruited notes. Elegant and coiled, promising plenty more to offer over time.

Price Bracket $51 to $100
Type Red
Body Full Bodied
Variety Cabernet Franc
Country South Africa
Region Overberg
Critic Score 95
Size 750ml
Vintage 2021
Closure Cork

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