Made from 100% Cabernet Franc grapes, this vintage offers a bouquet of dark cherries and subtle hints of pepper, characteristic of the varietal. On the palate, expect vibrant acidity balanced by silky tannins, with flavors of Cape fynbos, dark chocolate, and a touch of earthy complexity.
The wine has a refined structure and a lingering finish, making it perfect for pairing with grilled meats, hearty stews, or aged cheeses. Ideal for cellaring, this wine promises to evolve beautifully over time, reflecting the exceptional terroir of Franschhoek.
The wine has a refined structure and a lingering finish, making it perfect for pairing with grilled meats, hearty stews, or aged cheeses. Ideal for cellaring, this wine promises to evolve beautifully over time, reflecting the exceptional terroir of Franschhoek.
Grown on Franschhoek’s Dutoitskop Peak, this Cabernet Franc was handpicked and carefully sorted before being lightly destemmed and cold macerated in stainless steel. After primary fermentation, a wild Malolactic fermentation took place in second-fill 300 liter French Oak barrels, where the wine was matured for 21 months before a light filtration and bottling.
Winemaker: Craig McNaught
Winemaker: Craig McNaught
In 1995 the McNaught family purchased an old fruit farm, this property is now known as Stony Brook. With a strong focus on Cabernet Sauvignon, Semillon and Chardonnay, the McNaught family replanted the entire farm to vines and built a small cellar in which to produce the first wines under the Stony Brook label. As time has passed, the ideals of Stony Brook have remained firmly in place and the wines still reflect a strong sense of place and passion.
In 2011, the owners were joined by their son, Craig McNaught, who took over the reigns as winemaker. The latest revelation at Stony Brook has been the introduction of Tempranillo vines to the property, comprising the only component in one of their critically-acclaimed wines, Ovidius.
In 2011, the owners were joined by their son, Craig McNaught, who took over the reigns as winemaker. The latest revelation at Stony Brook has been the introduction of Tempranillo vines to the property, comprising the only component in one of their critically-acclaimed wines, Ovidius.
