Cabernet Franc Challenge 2022
The Cabernet Francs of South Africa
Carrie Adams was chairperson at the Cabernet Franc Challenge, and she was assisted by Lizette Tolken and Greg Mutambe. Carrie says that the quality of this year’s entries was so good that she would recommend all 38 entries:
“Since the first single varietal Cabernet Franc was released by Norma Ratcliffe of Warwick in 1998, South Africa has come a long way as there are many producers who now produce this wine in its purest form.”
Thirty entries were 100% Cabernet Franc with the remaining eight being Cabernet Franc driven blends.
Top performing wines at Cabernet Franc Challenge 2022
The overall winner of the of the Cobie van Oort Cabernet Franc Challenge Trophy for 2022 is the Chamonix Cabernet Franc 2020 by Chamonix Estate. Carrie as “sported the perfect framework of great Cab Franc with graphite and beautifully ripe, raspberry fruit on nose and palate”.
The other five wines in the Top 6 category are Bushmanspad Cabernet Franc 2019, Kaapzicht Cabernet Franc 2019, Rainbow’s End Limited Release Cabernet Franc 2020, Rainbow’s End Cabernet Franc 2020 and Zorgvliet Cabernet Franc 2019.
The vintage winner is the Journeys End V5 Cabernet Franc 2017 and the top blends are Blaauwklippen Blending Competition Winning Blend, Delaire Graff Estate the Banghoek 2017 and Thor Vintners Gentis Red 2019. The Best Value Wine is the Landskroon Paul Hugo Red 2020.
Other gold medal winners are De Meye Cabernet Franc 2020, Holden Manz Reserve Cabernet Franc 2018, Holden Manz Reserve Cabernet Franc 2019, Landskroon Paul Hugo Red 2020, Raats Dolomite Cabernet Franc 2019, The Garajeest Bruce Cabernet Franc 2017, and the Warwick Cabernet Franc 2019.
There are also 20 wines that won silver medals.
Many of the Cab Franc producers did not bottle a single variety Cab Franc last year and therefore could not enter this year due to their previous vintages being sold out.
With the Cabernet Franc Challenge completed and the winners and other participants notified of their successes, the time has arrived to give the public opportunity to taste these beautiful wines.
Cabernet Franc Challenge 2022 results
- Chamonix Cabernet Franc 2020
Overall winner of the Cobie van Oort Challenge Trophy
- Chamonix Cabernet Franc 2020
Top 6
- Bushmanspad Cabernet Franc 2019
- Chamonix Cabernet Franc 2020
- Kaapzicht Cabernet Franc 2019
- Rainbow’s End Limited Release Cabernet Franc 2020
- Rainbow’s End Cabernet Franc 2020
- Zorgvliet Cabernet Franc 2019
Top 3 blends
- Blaauwklippen Blending Competition Winning Blend
- Delaire Graff Estate The Banhoek 2017
- Thor Vintners Gentis Red 2019
Vintage winner
- Journey’s End V5 Cabernet Franc 2017
Value winner
- Landskroon Paul Hugo Red 2020
Gold medalists
- De Meye Cabernet Franc 2020
- Holden Manz Reserve Cabernet Franc 2018
- Holden Manz Reserve Cabernet Franc 2019
- Landskroon Paul Hugo Red 2020
- Raats Dolomite Cabernet Franc 2019
- The Garajeest Bruce Cabernet Franc 2017
- Warwick Cabernet Franc 2019
Here you have our offers in the shop.
Best Hit
Killer Deal – from 6 bottles
RAIBOW’S END
Cabernet Franc Limited – 2019
CHF 19.90 instead of CHF 29.00
93 Points by Tim Atkin
The Rainbow’s End Cabernet Franc Limited Release has an intense dark colour. On the nose, dark chocolate and hazelnuts. On the palate, the Cabernet Franc is velvety and tastes of mulberries dark chocolate. Super long, intense finish.
Best Hit
Killer Deal – from 6 bottles
RAIBOW’S END
Cabernet Franc – 2019
CHF 16.90 instead of CHF 24.00
90 Points by Tim Atkin
The intense dark crimson of the Rainbow`s End Cabernet Franc already makes you want more. On the nose, aromas of dark chocolate, liquorice and hints of the typical fruit notes of plums and ripe mulberries spread out. In the mouth, seductive tannin and a lush and infinitely velvety feel. The finish recalls nuances of ripe mulberries and soft nut nougat cream.
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DELAIRE GRAFF
Cabernet Franc Rosé – Screw Cap – 2020
CHF 16.90 instead of CHF 18.90
On the nose and palate, the Delaire Cabernet Franc Rosé reveals distinctive aromas of ripe strawberry, cassis and candyfloss. Notes of red berries add to this. On the mid palate, additional creamy nuances can be detected before the juicy, crisp and dry finish sets in.
Best Hit
Killer Deal – from 6 bottles
WARWICK
Cabernet Franc – 2018
CHF 26.90 instead of CHF 39.00
93 Points by Tim Atkin
The Warwick Cabernet Franc already shows its full power in the connoisseur’s glass: a dark ruby red already hints at its strong aromas. An intense bouquet of dark cherries and mocha, accompanied by earthy and mineral tones, then flows into the nose. On the palate, the rich body unfolds with clear and incisive fruit notes as well as soft, juicy tannins. With its great mouthfeel and long-lasting finish, the Warwick Cabernet Franc will be remembered for a long time.
WINE.CO.ZA post from 29 April 2022
All prices in CHF incl. VAT. Daily price as of 29.04.2022.
Offers valid while stocks last. Errors and price changes subject to change.
