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Hermanuspietersfontein Swartskaap 2013
Sondagskloof
This winery, the only one in premium, ocean cooled Sondagskloof, is top rated by SA wine specialist John Platter. And for good reason. This gloriously silky, full bodied Cab Franc, aged in French barriques, is their take on a Cape Cheval Blanc!
Beyond the Label
Tasting notes
Mineral grip to the black fruit and raspberry with herbal spice
Aroma
Ripe black fruit, spice, wild herb notes and a touch of black olive
More information
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Red - Full Bodied
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Deep crimson
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14.0% ABV
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10.5 Units
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750.00 ml
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31 December, 2025
Named after the founder of Walker Bay’s prized town Hermanus, Hermanus Pieters, Hermanuspietersfontein is one of the most exciting wineries in this area. It’s the only one situated in the Sondagskloof subregion, just in from the coast, and ocean cooled. That and the altitude of the vineyards, up to 300 metres, accounts for the elegance and freshness of their wines. That said, this is a full bodied red, pure Cabernet Franc (like Bordeaux’s Cheval Blanc) and the only single varietal wine in their range. Hence the name, Swartskaap – black sheep. For a taste of the ‘best of the best’ from South Africa, this is the bottle to choose. Aged in new and one-fill French oak barriques for 18 months, it’s a beautifully nuanced red, that will age.
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