2016 Cabernet Franc Challenge Winners

KWV The Mentors Cabernet Franc 2013
This fruit driven wine shows aromas of spice, pencil shavings and white chocolate. The complex, layered palate delivers a silky soft finish with lingering tannins. The juicy and fleshy characteristics of this extraordinary wine contribute to its bold structure and complexity.

Hermanuspietersfontein Swartskaap 2012
European style Cabernet franc presenting nuances of black olive and fynbos spice; layered finesse and minerality.

Whalehaven Cabernet Franc 2010
Deep red hue with aromas of cedar and spice. Enticing sweet flavours of dark plum and dense ripe blueberry. An exceptional Cabernet franc which is soft, round and well balanced.

KWV The Mentors Cabernet Franc 2012
This fruit driven wine shows aromas of spice, pencil shavings and white chocolate. The complex, layered palate delivers a silky soft finish with lingering tannins. The juicy and fleshy characteristics of this extraordinary wine contribute to its bold structure and complexity.

Jakob’s Vineyards – Cabernet Franc 2012
Once-off limited release. Flavours of sweet berries and spice.

Holden Manz Cabernet Franc Reserve 2014
Bold,brooding and powerful with typical fynbos, cocoa and blackcurrant complexity. Refined, elegant with dry fine tannin.


variety : Cabernet Franc [ Cabernet Franc ]
winery : wine.co.za
winemaker : Various
wine of origin : Western Cape
analysis : 
type : Red  
pack : 0  size : 0  closure : 0  

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