100% Cabernet franc and the only single block wine in the HPF portfolio. Swartskaap (Black Sheep) is recognised as one of South Africas best in what is considered a challenging cultivar. European in style and offering nuances of black olive, generous fruit and fynbos spice finishing with finesse & complexity. 

Vivino Score: 4.3 (Sept 2024)

Taste

Violet to ruby red, aromas of black olive, fynbos, spice, on the palate minerality, elegance, finesse & complexity.

Maturation: New and 2nd fill 225ltr French oak barrels for 18 months

About the Producer

Named in honour of the esteemed founder of Walker Bay's cherished town Hermanus, Hermanuspietersfontein stands out as a beacon among wineries in the region. Situated uniquely within the Sondagskloof subregion, nestled just a stone's throw from the coast, its wines benefit from the refreshing embrace of oceanic breezes. Coupled with the elevated altitude of its vineyards, reaching up to 300 meters, this combination bestows upon their wines a distinct elegance and vibrant freshness.