Geographica Thoreau Cabernet Franc 2020 Bottle size: 750ml

‘Named in honour of 19th century American naturalist and author Henry David Thoreau. Grapes from the western slopes of Klapmuts. 20% whole-bunch fermentation. Fermented and matured for 16 months, 80% in French oak and 20% in terracotta. The nose shows cranberry, cherry, cassis and rose plus a subtle and attractive grassy quality. The palate has good weight and texture – succulent fruit, bright acidity and fine tannins, the finish long and dry. At 13.75% aclohol, it’s pretty much pitch perfect – neither under- or overdone.’ – Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za, 94/100

‘Transparent crimson. Very fragrant nose suggests the wine is quite light-bodied…? Very pure varietal expression with no obvious oak. This would be a good teaching aid. Just the right side of meagre! Palate is quite sweet. 2022-2027’ – Jancis Robinson, jancisrobinson.com, 16/20

‘Intense youthful purple robe with gradation to vivacious ruby rim. The nose has lifted floral perfumed dark fruit, incense, exotic spice and a herbal, garigue aroma. Still brooding and closed, the nose promises extensive maturation potential. On the palate the wine is lively and energetic with plum, berry and blackcurrant flavours bolstered by a very fine linear tannic structure, crystalline acidity and a crushed mineral coating. The palate is textured and long, lacy and intricate with an elegant and restrained power.’ – Winemaker