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Critics Ratings

2013:
'Two clones and two blocks supply the fruit for this well-established Cabernet Franc, made for the first time as a varietal in 1988. It’s a wonderfully aromatic, leafy expression of the variety that’s deftly oaked, textured and refreshing. The tannins are particularly fine this year. Drink: 2016-22’ - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2016, 93/100

2014:
‘Always among the best examples of this increasingly trendy variety in the Cape, Warwick’s Cabernet Franc is especially good in 2014, shimmering with notes of violet and green herbs underpinned by refined tannins and a core of plum and damson fruit. 2018-25. - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2017, 95/100

‘It has a ripe, but not overblown bouquet with scents of clove and bay leaf infusing the red fruit, just a hint of wild fennel present and becoming more conspicuous as it opens. The palate is medium-bodied with a coolness on the entry, a leaner Cabernet Franc than other vintages, but still nicely balanced with cracked black pepper and sage towards the focused, grippy finish. There is a pleasing, long aftertaste here and plenty of varietal typicity.’ – Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, 90/100 (Apr 2017)

2015:
‘Smoky, dark-chocolate aromas. Only a little herby note. High acid to clean the finish. Almost austere. Perfumed violet aromas linger on the length.’ – Richard Hemming MW, JancisRobinson.com, 17/20 (Sep 2018)

‘Cabernet Franc is increasingly a focus at Warwick, and rightly so. This single vineyard expression, part of which goes to the Trilogy blend, is scented, leafy and textured with a hint of graphite and stylish oak integration. 2018-25.’ - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2018, 94/100‘

'..The fresh bouquet is ,more Bordeaux-inspired than Loire, featuring blackberry, cedar, freshly picked mint, and a hint of crushed violet that develops with time. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannin, a fine line of acidity, and touches of bell pepper infusing the grainy, nicely structured finish. This is a fine varietal that shows what can be done with Stellenbosch Cabernet Franc.’ – Neal Martin, Vinous, 91/100 (Aug 2018)