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David Finlayson – Camino Africana Cabernet Franc

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The Facts

UPCs 2022 (750ml) - 8 58441 00654 5
Origins South Africa > Western Cape > Stellenbosch
Appellation Stellenbosch
Varietal Cabernet Franc
Cepage 100% Cabernet Franc
Winemaking 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.
Aging 24 months in Allier Hogshead barrels
Alcohol by Volume 14.5%
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The Character

Overall Inviting & Fragrant
Aromas blackberry, blackcurrant, dark chocolate, cedar,
Mouthfeel Full & Robust
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.
Pairings soft cheeses, French bread, chicken fajitas with veggies, tomato sauce spaghetti

The Story

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.

About David Finlayson

Producer Story

The Finlayson family is synonymous with modern era winemaking in the Cape region.

Three generations of Finlayson's have played an important role in the Cape's modern wine industry.

Dr Maurice Finlayson, a pathologist originally from Inverness in Scotland started the family wine business at Hartenberg farm in Stellenbosch.

It was here that his son Walter started his career that would take him on to Blaauwklippen where he twice won the award of "South African winemaker of the year".

Walter then started and built up Glen Carlou in Paarl and was joined by his son David in 1994.

David qualified as a winemaker at Elsenburg Agricultural college in Stellenbosch as Dux student and then proceeded to travel the world gaining winemaking experience.

Producer Story

The Finlayson family is synonymous with modern era winemaking in the Cape region.

Three generations of Finlayson's have played an important role in the Cape's modern wine industry.

Dr Maurice Finlayson, a pathologist originally from Inverness in Scotland started the family wine business at Hartenberg farm in Stellenbosch.

It was here that his son Walter started his career that would take him on to Blaauwklippen where he twice won the award of "South African winemaker of the year".

Walter then started and built up Glen Carlou in Paarl and was joined by his son David in 1994.

David qualified as a winemaker at Elsenburg Agricultural college in Stellenbosch as Dux student and then proceeded to travel the world gaining winemaking experience.

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