Elegant, expressive, and deeply refined, The Mira Cabernet Franc 2022 from Uva Mira Mountain Vineyards is a benchmark example of high-altitude Stellenbosch winemaking. This beautifully aromatic red opens with alluring notes of rosewater, wild florals, and pure red fruit pastilles, underpinned by earthy graphite and a touch of dried herbs.
On the palate, the wine is all about finesse — silky and supple, with a creamy texture and seamlessly integrated, powder-fine tannins. Layers of vibrant red cherry, raspberry, and cranberry fruit unfold with graceful concentration, culminating in a dry, mineral-driven finish. Expect nuances of chalky minerality, sage, tobacco leaf, and pencil shavings, lifted by a vivid, balancing acidity.
A sophisticated and age-worthy expression of Cabernet Franc, perfect for collectors and lovers of elegant, cool-climate reds.
On the palate, the wine is all about finesse — silky and supple, with a creamy texture and seamlessly integrated, powder-fine tannins. Layers of vibrant red cherry, raspberry, and cranberry fruit unfold with graceful concentration, culminating in a dry, mineral-driven finish. Expect nuances of chalky minerality, sage, tobacco leaf, and pencil shavings, lifted by a vivid, balancing acidity.
A sophisticated and age-worthy expression of Cabernet Franc, perfect for collectors and lovers of elegant, cool-climate reds.
Aged for 17 months in French oak barrels, with 35% new oak, this wine developed elegant structure and refined complexity. The oak brings depth, fine tannins, and subtle spice, while letting the fruit shine. As a winemaker, I love how this balance elevates the character of the wine — it's layered, expressive, and built to age beautifully..
Winemaker: Christiaan Coetzee
Winemaker: Christiaan Coetzee
Uva Mira translates as "The Wonderful Grape". Uva is the Latin word for grape, Mira means wonderful, miraculous and full of charm. Uva Mira Mountain Vineyards is located within the area widely recognised as the “Golden Triangle,” renowned for its noble grape varieties and production of wines of outstanding quality.
Our Estate is 127 hectares in size - 33 hectares of which are under vine. Six varietals are grown, namely Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Merlot, Shiraz, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Our vineyards are positioned between 260 and 620 metres above sea level and only nine kilometres from False Bay. This creates the climate for wines that are by definition elegant in style.
Our fine wines are handcrafted using only grapes from the vineyard sites on our property, to truly express the unique traits of our remarkable site. Wines of elegance, minerality and longevity.
Our Estate is 127 hectares in size - 33 hectares of which are under vine. Six varietals are grown, namely Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Merlot, Shiraz, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Our vineyards are positioned between 260 and 620 metres above sea level and only nine kilometres from False Bay. This creates the climate for wines that are by definition elegant in style.
Our fine wines are handcrafted using only grapes from the vineyard sites on our property, to truly express the unique traits of our remarkable site. Wines of elegance, minerality and longevity.
