Gabriëlskloof Cabernet Franc '21 Elim spent 13 months in barrel

spent 13 months in barrel and 4 years in bottle before he decided it was good enough

Light on extraction

we've got Dan Colombo and his fistful of minimal-intervention vintages

grow and ferment but in the hands of an expert

🗓 Thurs 05 June 2024

Gabriëlskloof Cabernet Franc '21 Elim spent 13 months in barrelBotrivier's cool(ish) climate and selected vineyard blocks on Gabrilskloof's estate present the ideal growing conditions for a Loire style Cabernet Franc of both depth and structure. Once harvested, grapes were carefully destemmed, fermented naturally, and matured in barrel for 14 months, resulting in a wine of both elegance and complexity that opens with a nose of vibrant red fruits. The layered palate of coffee and smoky peat is gently lifted by