Blackwater “Sophie”, 2020 gin which involves even stricter standards

which involves even stricter standards than organic wine-growing

Round and harmonic

wilderness on the nose

2022 +or+ Tuesday December 6

pear and jasmine on the nose and a gentle sparkle on the palate that brightens the fruit

Blackwater “Sophie”, 2020 gin which involves even stricter standards" 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