Cabernet Franc from South Africa

Warwick Professor Black Pitch Black 2023

With Professor Black Pitch Black, the South African winery Warwick combines the well-known Bordeaux grape varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Malbec with the Cinsault variety, which is very common in South Africa. This combination may seem unusual at first, but it brings a very special red wine to the glass.The Cinsault gives this wine a penetrating freshness and liveliness. The Warwick Professor Black Pitch Black has a seductive aroma of wild strawberries, violets, dark berries and herbs. On the palate, there are expressive earthy aromas and various spicy notes. A wine with plenty of extract and depth from 18 months of ageing in French oak barrels. It impresses with fruity notes of plum and blackberry. The finish is extremely concentrated and lingers for a long time. If you give the wine a little time to breathe, it is ready to drink now, but will certainly continue to give pleasure for the next ten years.The Warwick Professor Black Pitch Black is an excellent accompaniment not only to classic roast lamb, but also to slow-cooked oxtail or a juicy steak.

Content: 0.75 litre (€24.33 / 1 litre)

€18.25

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Warwick Trilogy 2020

The wine displays an intense ruby red colour in the glass. The bouquet is reminiscence of cherries, blackcurrants and has tones of dark chocolate. The pallet is full bodied with firm but silky tannins. Decanting is recommended to express the true essence of this Bordeaux blend. This wine pairs good with veal, game, and intensely flavoured stews or serve with a bitter chocolate desert.

Content: 0.75 litre (€42.00 / 1 litre)

€31.50

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Waterford Antigo Red Blend 2020

The Waterford Antigo Red Blend is an artfully composed cuvée from the prestigious Waterford Estate in Stellenbosch. The name "Antigo" refers to the color of the region's iron-rich soils, which give the wine a special minerality and depth. This red wine cuvée impresses with a harmonious balance of fruit, spice and fine structure.The wine matured for 20 months in French oak barrels, which gives it additional complexity, fine roasted aromas and an elegant tannin structure.In the glass, the Waterford Antigo Red Blend presents itself in a deep garnet red. The nose is dominated by aromas of ripe dark berries, juicy plums and cassis, accompanied by fine notes of black pepper, cedar wood and a hint of chocolate. On the palate, it is complex and balanced, with smooth and slightly sweet tannins, a lively acidity and a long, elegant finish.The Waterford Antigo Red Blend harmonizes perfectly with grilled meat, lamb stew or hearty braised dishes.

Content: 0.75 litre (€29.20 / 1 litre)

€21.90

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Waterford Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

An outstanding Cabernet Sauvignon from South Africa: the Waterford Estate winery was founded in 1998 and has quickly gained an international reputation with its red and white wines from the Blaauwklippen Valley in the Stellenbosch region. Creations such as the Waterford Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 will further cement this reputation.The Waterford Estate Cabernet Sauvignon has a seductive aroma of cassis, cedar wood, mocha and new oak.On the palate, Waterford Cabernet Sauvignon is dry, complex and impressively elegant. With a medium to full body, supple tannins and energetic acidity. "The wine closes with classic Cabernet expressions of blackberry skin, vanilla and a hint of sage on the long, lingering finish," writes Mueller. Perfect balance. the Cabernet Sauvignon from the Blaauwklippen Valley matured for 18 months in French oak barrels. Around a third of the barrels were new. With its earthy tones, this spicy red wine is an ideal accompaniment to high-quality dark meat, for example beef baked in a salt crust.

Content: 0.75 litre (€39.87 / 1 litre)

€29.90

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Waterford The Jem 2017

Waterford The Jem is the flagship wine of the renowned South African Waterford Estate. This exceptional red wine cuvée combines the estate's best grapes and reflects the unique terroir of Stellenbosch. Named after the founder Jeremy Ord ("Jem"), this wine stands for craftsmanship, complexity and elegance at the highest level.Up to eight different grape varieties are combined for The Jem, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Each grape variety is vinified separately in order to bring out its individual character traits in the best possible way. After temperature-controlled fermentation, the wine is matured for at least 20 months in French oak barrels, followed by further bottle ageing to perfectly integrate the aromas and refine the tannins.In the glass, Waterford The Jem is a deep ruby red with garnet reflections. The nose is characterized by a complex bouquet of dark berries, cassis and ripe plums, complemented by fine notes of fynbos, vanilla oak, crushed violets and cloves. On the palate, velvety tannins provide fullness, while the natural acidity ensures liveliness and elegance. The wine finishes on a lingering mineral note, presenting a classic dry profile and generous texture.Waterford The Jem harmonizes perfectly with strong meat dishes such as fillet of beef, rack of lamb or wild boar ragout. Matured hard cheese or dishes with truffles also underline its profound aroma.

Content: 0.75 litre (€185.33 / 1 litre)

€139.00

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Waterkloof Circumstance Cabernet Franc 2019

The Waterkloof Circumstance Cabernet Franc unites diverse notes of red fruit such as blackberries, pepper and a Mediterranean spice in its bouquet. On the palate, the wine offers a lovely acidity that harmonises perfectly with the velvety tannins. This Cabernet Franc from South Africa matured for 20 months in French oak casks. It has a prolonged finish and is an excellent accompaniment to succulent meat.Waterkloof has dedicated itself to producing organic wines from South Africa. In Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, the winery is repeatedly awarded the magical number of 90 points and more. In this wine you’ll discover South Africa’s world of wines with its authentic, unadulterated creations from the Waterkloof estate.

Content: 0.75 litre (€26.53 / 1 litre)

€19.90

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