Sourced from a 1978 vineyard 20km north of Clanwilliam, 16 months old french barriques. These grapes are from a farm in the hills north west of Clanwilliam. Red sandy soils and struggling vines, battling for survival. But grapes, like most other living things, tend to be at their strongest when they are fighting for survival.
The hallmark of this wine is the almost subtle density, combined with a very long lingering palate. It’s like you don’t even notice the power at first, but then it stays with you and just won’t go away.
The hallmark of this wine is the almost subtle density, combined with a very long lingering palate. It’s like you don’t even notice the power at first, but then it stays with you and just won’t go away.
15 days natural fermentation, 15% of stems added back to the fermentation. Malolactic fermentation in stainless steel. Maturation was for 16 months in older French oak barrels. 10% of 2017 Cinsault from the vineyard right next to the Pinotage blended into this.
Winemaker: Thinus Krüger
Winemaker: Thinus Krüger
Thinus Kruger's fledgling independent wine venture invokes Norwegian ship Fram, used by legendary 19th-century explorers. The former Fleur du Cap and Boschendal young gun says he's sailing unchartered territory in search of untapped vineyard potential in 'here-be-dragons' areas of the local wine map, to contribute to SA's quality-wine profile.
