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

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a pioneer in Alto Adige who is producing wines on a level beyond what anyone thought possible in this mountainous region

Štajerska | Slovenia

Pair with something salty

Blackwater “Sophie”, 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon Winemaker Francois Haasbroek passionately makes" 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