A striking Cabernet Franc from Franschhoek, the 2020 vintage shows a deep crimson hue and a captivating nose of red pepper, Cape fynbos, and dark chocolate.
Bright and vibrant on entry, the palate builds with impressive concentration, supported by fine-grained tannins and a long, elegant dry finish. A beautifully structured wine with both character and finesse.
Bright and vibrant on entry, the palate builds with impressive concentration, supported by fine-grained tannins and a long, elegant dry finish. A beautifully structured wine with both character and finesse.
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
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
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.
