{"product_id":"blackwater-sophie-2020","title":"Blackwater “Sophie”, 2020","description":"\"\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e‘Sophie’ is a new addition to the stable. She is named after Francois’ daughter born in 2020, joining her older brother ‘Daniel’ in the family lineup. ‘Sophie’ is a reinvention on a Cape classic which traditionally involved Cabernet Sauvignon and Cinsaut; Francois’ preference for Cabernet Franc as a more vivid and brighter wine led to this blend. The Cabernet Franc hails from southern Stellenbosch, receiving those very helpful False Bay breezes. The Cinsaut comes from Darling, which is a district almost entirely surrounded by the Swartland, a bit west of Malmesbury. It’s a much warmer and drier climate here, bringing deep, ripe red fruit flavors to the blend. ‘Sophie’ has already earned acclaim on its maiden release, earning 5 stars from Platter’s Wine Guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe grapes were both hand harvested. The Cabernet Franc was entirely destemmed, while up to 70% of the Cinsaut batches were fermented whole-cluster. After 18-26 days on the skins depending on the lot, the batches were pressed to two 50% new 300L French oak barrels for 18 months of maturation. It was bottled with just a dash of sulfur (50 ppm). No fining or filtering.\" - Vine Street\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrapes: \u003c\/strong\u003e50% Cabernet Franc - 50% Cinsaut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard: \u003c\/strong\u003eSouthern Stellenbosch (Cabernet Franc) - Darling (Cinsaut)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVine Age: \u003c\/strong\u003eBoth 18-years-old\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Type: \u003c\/strong\u003eVarious - mostly granite, shale and sandstone-based soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eViticulture: \u003c\/strong\u003ePracticing organic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation: \u003c\/strong\u003eNative – stainless-steel (100% de-stemmed Cabernet Franc - up to 70% whole-cluster Cinsaut)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin Contact: \u003c\/strong\u003e18-26 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAging: \u003c\/strong\u003e18 months in 50% new 300L French oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cabernet Franc, Cinsaut","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52815674409176,"sku":"ghm1793073177457","price":22.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0822\/4129\/0456\/files\/FullSizeRender_b0f0c7da-18fe-472c-8cc6-a08dc3ff418e.jpg?v=1793073183","url":"https:\/\/adamfilter.shop\/products\/blackwater-sophie-2020","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}