fermentation

joining the skin contact lot

Winemaker Francois Haasbroek passionately makes wines that are light on their feet with tremendous depth of character and spirit

but also can be enjoyed alone

It's like crushed chalkboard

Blackwater “Sophie”, 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon fermentation" Sophie is a new addition to the stable. She is named after Francois daughter born in 2020, joining her older brother Daniel in the family lineup. Sophie is a reinvention on a Cape classic which traditionally involved Cabernet Sauvignon and Cinsaut; Francois preference for Cabernet Franc as a more vivid and brighter wine led to this blend. The Cabernet Franc hails from southern Stellenbosch, receiving those very helpful False Bay breezes. The Cinsaut