Climes of Cabernet Franc '21 Olifantsrivier The vineyard takes its name

The vineyard takes its name from Mabalel

with a high proportion of whole clusters and gentle extraction in concrete

and hibiscus

Palladius gets its bigplayer mentality from the staggering 11 different Mediterranean white varieties harvested from 17 vineyard parcels scattered across the Swartland canvas

this only being the third vintage ever made

Climes of Cabernet Franc '21 Olifantsrivier The vineyard takes its nameThe clearest expression of Chris Keets unfiltered approach to winemaking is this Cabernet Franc cuve of contrasting Cape climates. Fruit from sunny Paarl brings blackberry and intensity; ones from cool climate Elgin and Bot River add moody complexity; while Wellington grapes temper them both. Earthy and ever changing. Like the weather.