Hogan Mirror for the Sun Cabernet Franc 2024
- Hogan Wines
- Red wine - dry
- South Africa - Stellenbosch
- Cabernet Franc
- John Platter: 4.5 Stars / 93 Points
- Tim Atkin 2025: 95 Points
€35.00*
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Information about "Hogan Mirror for the Sun Cabernet Franc 2024"
A mesmerizing bouquet emerges from the Hogan Mirror for the Sun Cabernet Franc, revealing notes of rose petals, violets, and a hint of Mediterranean herbs. The aromatic profile is complemented by ripe red currants, blueberries, fine Fynbos notes, tea, and a whisper of graphite. On the palate, the wine is clearly delineated and balanced, showcasing radiant acidity, refined fruit concentration, and silky, powdery tannins. Its structure is precise, with a straightforward and invigorating style.
In the glass, it gleams in vibrant ruby red, exuding a ripe, spicy fruitiness reminiscent of the energetic style of the Loire. This fresh, medium-bodied character wine offers finesse and depth – making it ideal for a midday meal, yet capable of evolving beautifully over the coming years.
The Cabernet Franc grapes are sourced from 15-year-old, trellised vines in the lower Helderberg on granite-rich soils. Located just 2 km from the coast, the maritime influence is particularly advantageous during the hot months of February and March in Stellenbosch. Leaf thinning in the fruit zone (in November/December) is crucial to allow sufficient sunlight on the grapes and prevent green, vegetal aromas. The grapes were hand-selected and destemmed (no whole cluster fermentation). Fermentation took place spontaneously in open fermentation vessels, with gentle handling – just two manual punchdowns per day. The wine matured for nine months in older 225-liter French oak barrels.
| Main grape varietal: | Cabernet Franc |
|---|---|
| Wine region: | Stellenbosch |
| bottle closure: | cork |
| bottle size [liter]: | 0,75 |
| country of origin: | South Africa |
| ratings: | John Platter 4.5 Sterne, Tim Atkin 95/100 |
| single varietal / blend: | mono varietal |
| vinification and maturation: | Barrique |
| vintage: | 2024 |
| wine style: | dry |
| wine type: | Red wine |
- John Platter: 4.5 Stars / 93 Points
- Tim Atkin 2025: 95 Points
- 2023 Vintage - John Platter: 5 Stars
- 2023 Vintage - Tim Atkin 2024: 95 Points
- 2023 Vintage - Winemag 2024: 92 Points
| Legal drinking age | 16 |
|---|---|
| Distributor | Curry Premium Wines oHG, D-86938 Schondorf |
| Grape varietals | Cabernet Franc |
| Storable up to (at perfect conditions) | 2030 |
| Winemaker | Jocelyn Hogan Wilson |
| Ingredients | Trauben, Konservierungsmittel (Sulfite) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 80 kcal / 332 kj |
| Carbs | 1.2 |
| Nutrition allergens | Enthält Sulfite |
| Alcohol concentration [Vol%]: | 13.5 |
|---|---|
| Residual sugar [g/l] | 1.08 |
| pH-value | 3.4 |
| Acid content [g/l] | 5.8 |