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Blank Bottle Confessions of a White Glove Chaser

2021

A new world Bordeaux of sorts. One with an interesting story.

When Pieter Walser went into the winemaking business, he didn’t have to budget to hire a vineyard consultant that could tell him where would be best to buy his grapes from. The Helderberg has many plantings of Bordeaux varietals, and it seemed near impossible to distinguish what was worth investing in.

One day, driving through the area during harvest, he noticed something unusual: all the pickers were wearing white gloves. There had been rumours about these prestigious wineries forking out obscene amounts of money to research soil science and viticulture, picking only the very best parcels of grapes from certain vineyards. The pristine white gloves being the pickers proof that the grapes were in perfect condition when taken from the vine.

Thinking creatively, Pieter asked the farmer if her could buy the grapes as close as possible to those going to the White Gloves. Where they bought, he bought right next to them, hence chasing the White Gloves.

60% Cabernet Franc with 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, it’s punchy with a velvety concentration. Black fruits, savoury notes and an earthy elegance.

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Wine Type	Red wine
Closure	Natural Cork
Alc. Vol	14.5
Units	10.87
Region	Western Cape
Country	South Africa
Grape Varietal	Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon

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Cabernet Franc

Cabernet Franc is the parent grape of both Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, loved for its savoury, bell pepper-like flavours, medium-high acidity and mouth-watering red fruit taste. France is the largest producer of Cabernet Franc, but it is grown around the world, notably Italy and the USA.

Primarily used in Bordeaux Blends (with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot), you’ll also find single-varietal Cabernet Franc wines. The most well-known appellations for Cabernet Franc are Chinon and Bourgueil within the Loire Valley.

Medium-bodied wines like Cabernet Franc can pair with a wide variety of foods due to their acidity and slightly reduced tannin. Enjoy alongside anything tomato-based, dishes containing fresh herbs or vinegar-based sauces.

Cabernet Sauvignon

One of the most well-known grapes, Cabernet Sauvignon makes some of the world's finest red wines, whether on its own or blended with other varieties. Surprisingly, it is a natural cross between Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc from Bordeaux, France.

Cabernet Sauvignon is loved for its high concentration and age worthiness. The intense flavour and high tannin content make it the perfect partner to rich grilled meats, peppery sauces, and dishes with bold flavours.

Old World Cabernet Sauvignons, aka your classic French Bordeaux bottles, tend to have a brooding character, with robust tannins adding structure and blackcurrant fruit shining through. In the New World - California and the southern hemisphere (Chile, Argentina, South Africa, New Zealand and Australia) - Cabernets tend to develop a sense of fullness and weight. Rich in blackcurrant, mint and occasionally green bell pepper flavours along with firm tannins.