Longridge Cabernet Franc, Stellenbosch, South Africa
Longridge Wine Estate, located on the fertile slopes of the Helderberg in Stellenbosch, South Africa, is a benchmark for eco-friendly wine production. Under the guidance of Jasper Raats, a winemaker with an international pedigree, the estate embraces sustainable and biodynamic viticulture, producing wines that express both a sense of place and a respect for the land. The 2019 Longridge Cabernet Franc is a fine example of this philosophy, crafted naturally, with minimal intervention, to capture the purity and character of its unique terroir. Product Details: Variety: 100% Cabernet Franc Soil: Deep fine granite Tukulu ABV: 13.8% Winemaker: Jasper Raats Sensory Description: This wine reveals layered aromas of ripe red berries intertwined with delicate hints of spice, earth, and subtle oak. The influence of the cool Atlantic breezes and Tukulu soils shapes a palate of elegance and structure, where plush berry fruit meets gentle herbal undertones. Fine-grained tannins and a velvety te