Winery VriesenhofCape Winemakers Guild Cabernet Franc
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the Cape Winemakers Guild Cabernet Franc from the Winery Vriesenhof
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Cape Winemakers Guild Cabernet Franc of Winery Vriesenhof in the region of Western Cape is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Cape Winemakers Guild Cabernet Franc
Pairings that work perfectly with Cape Winemakers Guild Cabernet Franc
Original food and wine pairings with Cape Winemakers Guild Cabernet Franc
The Cape Winemakers Guild Cabernet Franc of Winery Vriesenhof matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of lomo saltado, moroccan style leg of lamb or salmon and goat cheese quiche.
Details and technical informations about Winery Vriesenhof's Cape Winemakers Guild Cabernet Franc.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Cape Winemakers Guild Cabernet Franc from Winery Vriesenhof are 0
Informations about the Winery Vriesenhof
The Winery Vriesenhof is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 45 wines for sale in the of Stellenbosch to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Stellenbosch
Showcase of the South African vineyard: signature Cabernet Sauvignon as king red — structured and age-worthy with notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, tobacco and a menthol touch, firm tannins. Emblematic national Pinotage (created 1925) opulent and smoky (blackberry, coffee, leather). Fleshy Shiraz, supple Merlot as complement. Vibrant Chenin Blanc, ample Chardonnay and lively Sauvignon in whites.
The wine region of Western Cape
Cradle of South African wine. Signature Chenin Blanc (Steen, 20%) in ample, fresh whites with notes of quince, yellow apple, honey and acacia flower, from crisp dry to sweet. Sharp, iodised Sauvignon Blanc (Walker Bay, Constantia), balanced Chardonnay. Reds: emblematic Pinotage with roasted aromas (coffee, plum, smoke), firm Cabernet Sauvignon, spicy Syrah.
The word of the wine: Gout (wine of)
In red wine making, the wine comes directly from the vat after devatting (see press).
