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Signatures of Doolhof Single Vineyard Collection Cabernet Franc 2015 – A Distinct & Lovely Cabernet Franc Style

Signatures of Doolhof, Single Vineyard Collection Cabernet Franc 2015, Wellington, South Africa, Wine Casual

Signatures of Doolhof, Single Vineyard Collection Cabernet Franc 2015, Wellington, South Africa

Tasting Note: My first cabernet franc from South Africa and perhaps yours too.

Medium-intensity ruby in color, this wine has an aromatic nose of black plum, red cherry, bramble and a hint of green pepper evocative of Chinon.

On the palate the dry, medium-plus bodied wine presents ripe red and black fruit flavors suggested on the nose supported by medium acidity and medium-plus tannin.

This is a warm-weather cabernet-franc style distinct from that produced in California, Chile or Argentina.

If cabernet franc is the next “new black” of red wines, every wine-producing country will try its hand at creating a unique style to satisfy demand.

Drink up!

Bottle Note: The Doolhof Single Vineyard Collection is an expression of our exceptional terroir, produced from premium low yield, hand-picked fruit. Our single vineyard cabernet franc shows alluring aromatics of perfumed black currants with hints of cedar and cocoa dust. These flavors develop into warm and brooding cherry-plum tones that conclude in a restrained yet elegant structure. Limited production, 7,801 bottles.

Rating: 89 points
Price: $12
Alcohol:
14%
Importer: Souvenirwine.com, San Francisco, California
Tasted: Home
Tasting Date: September 5, 2017


This wine was submitted for review.

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