Botanica Wines Big Flower Cabernet Franc Stellenbosch South Africa 2022

Classic Stellenbosch Cabernet...with a twist. This is a true discovery wine and a perfect illustration of the quality and value for money that South Africa's wineries are producing today. This is a Cab Franc that wouldn't look out of place off Napa's Silverado Trail at a price that doesn't cover a sandwich at the Oakville Grocery. You deserve to give this a try!

Tasting Notes: Bright red plum, raspberry, cocoa nib, and black cherry meet savory herbal lift, dried violet, cracked pepper, and graphite minerality. Elegant texture with medium body, silky tannins, and refreshing acidity that carries long through a clean, slightly spicy, delicately earthy, floral-driven finish.

Pairings: Rosemary Garlic Lamb Chops, Grilled Portobello Mushrooms, Charred Tomato Pasta

Acclaim: 93 Points, Tim Aitkin, 90 Points, Wine Advocate

Composition: Cabernet Franc