Cabernet Franc from South Africa

De Toren Délicate

The De Toren Délicate is an elegant, fresh red wine cuvée from the South African wine estate De Toren, which is known for precise, balanced wines with a clear style. The nose reveals fine aromas of roses and ripe strawberries. On the palate, the wine presents itself with a medium body, juicy fruit and very gentle, well-integrated tannins. The finish is balanced and pleasantly soft.The cuvée of Malbec, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot is carefully matured to preserve freshness and balance. Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon mature for around twelve months in multiple French oak barrels, while the Malbec is matured in stainless steel tanks to preserve the primary fruit.Thanks to its low tannin content, De Toren Délicate is intended for immediate consumption. It is ideal as an aperitif and should be served slightly chilled at around 11 to 13 °C. A short aeration before drinking emphasizes the aromatic clarity.As a food companion, this red wine goes particularly well with Spanish tapas, light salads and cheese and cold meat platters. A versatile red wine for uncomplicated enjoyment.

Content: 0.75 litre (€18.53 / 1 litre)

€13.90

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De Toren Edition Z 2019

The Edition Z from the South African wine estate De Toren is a cuvée or a blend, as they say in South Africa, of the Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot grape varieties. These grape varieties and types of cuvée can be found in Bordeaux, particularly on the right bank of the Gironde. The style of these wines is also reflected in De Toren Z.On the nose, there are notes of blackberry, blueberry, black cherry, dark chocolate, vanilla, smoke, tobacco and coffee. On the palate, De Toren Edition Z is fruity and fresh with delicate acidity and strong but round tannins. The special complexity and power make this red wine unique. The complexity and spiciness in combination with velvety and elegance give this wine from the Stellenbosch region an exceptionally good balance.De Toren Edition Z goes excellently with lightly spiced dishes and complements fish just as well as duck or lamb.

Content: 0.75 litre (€47.33 / 1 litre)

€35.50

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De Toren Fusion V 2020

If you want to taste one of the absolute top wines from South Africa, De Toren Fusion V is a must. The V stands for the 5 Bordeaux grape varieties used in the wine. The quality is on a par with the great wines from Bordeaux.After hand-picking and selecting the grapes, a long, gentle fermentation followed. Maturation took place over a period of 12 months in 50% new and 50% second-fill barrels. Barrels of 225 liters were used. (90% French and 10% American) In the glass a clear violet with a slight sparkle. The nose is characterized by blueberry, cedar, black cherry, dark chocolate and a hint of fennel. On the palate, De Toren Fusion V offers a silky fullness with a hint of sweet fruit. The overall package of well-integrated tannins, long-lasting depth, firm structure and minerality makes this wine a top product.Pair it with grilled or roasted lamb with garlic and rosemary.

Content: 0.75 litre (€56.67 / 1 litre)

€42.50

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Delaire Graff Botmaskop 2022

This blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (predominantly) and smaller proportions of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot offers a wonderfully multifaceted aroma. The bouquet of the Delaire Graff Botmaskop combines notes of licorice and blackberries with intense blackcurrant tones and a delightful spiciness. On the palate, this flagship blend from South Africa is impressively concentrated, underscored by skillfully integrated tannins. The Delaire Graff Botmaskop was aged for 16 months in French oak, with 50% new barrels used. Despite a very dry and hot year, this wine delivers a truly exceptional tasting experience.

Content: 0.75 litre (€37.20 / 1 litre)

€27.90

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Delaire Graff Cabernet Franc Rosé 2026

The Delaire Graff Rosé is not an everyday rosé. It is made from 100% Cabernet Franc grapes. This unique rosé shines a delicate pink in the glass. It smells of ripe strawberries, candy floss and cassis with a hint of Amarena cherries. On the palate, the Delaire Graff Cabernet Franc Rosé is crisp, fresh and very juicy. The finish is dry and crystal clear.Try this exceptional Cabernet Franc Rosé from Delaire Graff with salads or soft cheeses. Also perfect with mussels in white wine.

Content: 0.75 litre (€20.60 / 1 litre)

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Delaire Graff Sunrise Cap Classique (MCC) Brut

Der Delaire Graff Sunrise Brut Cap Classique ist ein exquisites Beispiel südafrikanischer Handwerkskunst im Schaumweinbereich und besticht mit einem eleganten, grünstichigen, blass zitronengelben Farbton und einer feinen, anhaltenden Perlage. Dieser MCC wird nach der Methode Cap Classique, Südafrikas Antwort auf die traditionelle Champagner-Methode, vinifiziert. Der Schaumwein ruht 18 Monate auf der Hefe, um seine cremige Textur und subtile Hefe- und Toastnoten zu entwickeln.In der Nase verzaubert der Sunrise Brut von Delaire Graff mit frischen Stachelbeernoten und Melone. Am Gaumen zeigt sich eine harmonische Balance zwischen lebhafter Säure und subtiler Cremigkeit, die von Finesse und Intensität mit einer feinen, perfekt integrierten Mousse aus Limette, Birnentropfen und zarten Vanillenoten geprägt ist. Der Abgang ist elegant und hinterlässt ein Gefühl von Frische und Leichtigkeit.Perfekt als Aperitif oder als Begleitung zu Austern, gegrillten Garnelen oder feinen Fischgerichten. Auch zu cremigen Risottos oder einem milden Ziegenkäse zeigt sich dieser Cap Classique Sunrise Brut von Delaire Graff als vielseitiger Begleiter, der besondere Momente stilvoll bereichert.

Content: 0.75 litre (€59.33 / 1 litre)

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Delaire Graff The Banghoek in Geschenkverpackung 2020

Master of Wine Tim Atkin hat in seinem 2020 South African Report den Delaire Graff The Banghoek 2017 auf die Liste der Weine des Jahres gesetzt. Stolze 96 Punkte vergibt der international renommierte Weinkritiker für den südafrikanischen Rotwein, der auf allen Ebenen herausragt.Das Bouquet dieses Blends aus Stellenbosch duftet intensiv nach Veilchen, dazu kommen wunderbar tragende, unterschwellige Noten von würzigem Eichenholz und Zeder. Fruchtige Noten von roten und schwarzen Früchten (Kirschen, Pflaumen) runden den Duftstrauß ab.Am Gaumen ist der Delaire Graff The Banghoek 2017 herrlich facettenreich. „Die meisterhafte Tanninstruktur des 2017ers unterstützt eine komplexe Vielfalt von hochwertigen schwarzen und roten Früchten“, urteilt Cathy van Zyl in John Platter’s Wine Guide. Sie vergibt 92 Punkte für diesen Cape Bordeaux-Blend aus der Icon Range von Delaire Graff, der nur in limitierter Auflage kreiert wird. Die Tannine sind wunderbar integriert, das Finale ist delikat-würzig. Der Rotwein hallt noch sehr lange nach. Für die Kreation aus 53% Cabernet Franc, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petit Verdot und 3% Malbec betreibt das Team um Winemaker Morné Vrey enormen Aufwand. Die Trauben werden in den frühen Morgenstunden geerntet und die Lese erfolgt mit größter Akribie, sodass nur das allerbeste Lesegut die Grundlage für diesen herausragenden Rotwein aus Südafrika bietet. Der Delaire Graff The Banghoek 2017 reifte dann für 16 Monate in französischen Eichenfässern, wobei zu 60 Prozent neue Fässer zum Einsatz kamen.

Content: 0.75 litre (€185.33 / 1 litre)

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Delheim Grand Reserve 2021

The Delheim Grand Reserve 2021 is a powerful, elegant red wine from the traditional South African wine estate Delheim, which has been producing wines with character and a connection to their origin for over a century. This Grand Reserve stands for the highest quality standards and represents the best from the estate's selected parcels in the Stellenbosch region, one of South Africa's most important wine regions.The 2021 Grand Reserve presents itself in the glass in a deep ruby red with violet reflections. On the nose, it unfolds a complex bouquet of dark fruits such as blackberries, black cherries and plums, complemented by spicy notes of vanilla, cedar wood and subtle hints of tobacco and spices. This aromatic depth indicates careful ageing, with the wine having spent time in wooden barrels to develop structure, finesse and finesse.On the palate, the Delheim Grand Reserve 2021 is full-bodied and harmonious with intense fruit, well-integrated, fine-grained tannins and lively acidity. The dark fruit is combined with elegant wood notes and a clear minerality, giving the wine length and balance. The finish is long-lasting and balanced - a wine that offers plenty of enjoyment now, but can also continue to mature for years.Thanks to its structure and complexity, this Grand Reserve is an excellent accompaniment to red meat, grilled lamb, game dishes or mature hard cheeses. A wine with depth that combines tradition, terroir and craftsmanship at a high level and is suitable for both special occasions and sophisticated tastings.

Content: 0.75 litre (€46.53 / 1 litre)

€34.90

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Delheim Iconoclast Cabernet Franc 2022

With the Iconoclast Cabernet Franc, the Delheim winery in Simonsberg presents an expressive red wine with a clear origin and unmistakable character. The vines thrive in the Vaaldraai vineyard on weathered granite soils of the Oakleaf profile - a unique combination of soil, slope and altitude of 220 to 260 meters above sea level. These conditions give the wine its depth, structure and elegant spiciness.The grapes are harvested exclusively by hand and processed gently. After destemming and light crushing, temperature-controlled fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks, followed by a two-week maceration period to intensify structure and complexity. Malolactic fermentation takes place in tanks before the wine matures for 18 months in French oak barrels. This careful barrel selection results in a balanced, multi-layered wine with elegance and depth.In the glass, the Delheim Iconoclast Cabernet Franc presents itself with an intense, deep dark color. The nose reveals a complex interplay of aromas of dark berries, cassis, herbs and fine spices, underpinned by subtle toasted and woody notes. On the palate, it is structured and full-bodied with velvety tannins, lively acidity and a long, harmonious finish.This dry red wine is an excellent accompaniment to hearty meat dishes such as lamb stew, braised dishes or mature cheese. At a serving temperature of 16-18 °C, the wine shows all its elegance and depth.

Content: 0.75 litre (€70.53 / 1 litre)

€52.90

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Diemersfontein Thokozani Cabernet Franc 2022

Der Diemersfontein Thokozani Cabernet Franc ist ein südafrikanischer Rotwein aus der Region Wellington. Diese Cabernet Franc-Variante besticht durch ihre einzigartige Persönlichkeit und komplexe Aromen. In der Nase entfaltet der Wein fast explosionsartig intensive Aromen von dunklen Beeren, wie Pflaume und Cassis mit einer zarten Kräuternote. Am Gaumen beeindruckt der Thokozani Cabernet Franc mit einem mittelkräftigen Körper und seidigen Tanninen aus einer 16 Monate langen Fassreife in gebrauchten französischen Eichenfässern. Noten von grünem Pfeffer verleihen dem Geschmackserlebnis zusätzliche Tiefe. Der anhaltend lange Nachgeschmack wird ergänzt von einem Hauch Fenchel und Lakritze.Der Thokozani Cabernet Franc von Diemersfontein ist ein vielseitiger Rotwein, der sowohl zu gegrilltem Fleisch, Wildgerichten oder kräftigem Käse passt. Er ist der ideale Begleiter für gemütliche Abende und gesellige Zusammenkünfte.

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Dornier Donatus Red 2019

The Donier Donatus is a masterful cuvée of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Malbec, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, sourced exclusively from the Dornier vineyard on the sun-drenched slopes of Stellenbosch Mountain. The unique combination of red, weathered granite soil and clay-rich soils ensures that the grapes ripen slowly and evenly. The result is a profound wine of impressive concentration and fine elegance.The hand-picked grapes are carefully selected in the cellar and fermented separately. Fermentation takes place in open fermentation vats with pumping over four times a day to ensure optimum extraction while preserving the fruit aromas. After malolactic fermentation, the wine matures for 18 months in French oak barrels, a third of which are new barrels - this gives the wine a fine spiciness and complexity without masking the freshness. The harmonious blending only takes place after maturation, so that only the best components make it into the bottle.In the glass, Donier Donatus impresses with an intense black-violet color and a multi-faceted aroma of ripe blackcurrant, cassis and blackberry. Subtle notes of licorice, dark cherry and cedar wood give the wine additional depth. On the palate, Donatus is elegant and balanced, with silky tannins that provide a pleasant structure. The lively acidity keeps the wine fresh and ensures a long-lasting, multi-layered finish.This red wine goes perfectly with grilled lamb, game dishes or mature cheese. Serve the wine at 16-18 °C to enjoy its full aroma.

Content: 0.75 litre (€29.20 / 1 litre)

€21.90

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Eikendal Classique 2021

With the Eikendal Classique, the renowned wine estate from Stellenbosch presents a masterful Bordeaux-style cuvée. The combination of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot produces a complex yet supple red wine of great elegance.The nose is dominated by aromas of blue and black berries, accompanied by earthy notes, fine spice and delicate oak. On the palate, the wine is powerful, precise and balanced. A fresh, lively acidity and fine-grained tannins contribute to the structural depth, while red and black fruits and subtle roasted aromas ensure a lingering taste experience.The grapes come exclusively from the best plots of the Eikendal vineyards on the Helderberg. The soil of weathered "Koffieklip" (coffee stone) and the careful foliage work ensure concentrated, aromatic grapes with depth and finesse. Each grape variety was fermented and matured separately before the final cuvée was assembled. The wine was aged for 18 months in French barriques (20% of which were new), which gives the wine additional structure and ageing potential.Enjoy this fine red wine at 18-20 °C - ideal with roast pork, côte de boeuf or mature hard cheese.A storage wine with depth that will give pleasure for up to 20 years.

Content: 0.75 litre (€35.87 / 1 litre)

€26.90

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