Cabernet Franc/Merlot 2020 CELLARMASTER: Paul de Villiers WINEMAKER: Fanie Geyser ASSISTANT WINEMAKER: Kaylin Baxter ORIGIN: Paarl CULTIVAR: 56% Cabernet Franc, 29% Merlot, 15% Shiraz ANALYSIS: ALC.14.00% R.S. 2.20g/1 T.A. 6.00g/1 PH. 3.35 VINIFICATION: Grapes were harvested seperately at 24°B, destemmed and transferred to fermentation tanks. After the addition of selected yeasts, the juice, together with the skins, were allowed to ferment at controlled temperatures of 25°C – 28°C. Regular pump overs ensured good colour and tannin extraction. MATURATION: Merlot and Shiraz aged for 12 months in 2nd, 3rd and 4th fill French oak barrels.