ワイナリー | Raats |
|---|---|
品種 | Cabernet Franc |
産地 | ステレンボッシュ |
ワインのスタイル | 南アフリカのカベルネ・フラン |
アルコール度数 | 14% |
アレルギー物質 | 亜硫酸塩を含む |
ワインの説明 | The nose entices with its perfume and a garrigue character of Cape fynbos, rosemary, lavender and thyme with spicy notes of nutmeg, cloves and star anise. Intense brooding blackberry fruit, graphite and a streak of minerality add to the complexity of the nose. The palate is dominated by blueberry, mulberry, brambles, dark cherries, liquorice and the aniseed and other spices following through from the nose. The palate is complex and textured with fine grained silky tannins balancing the dark berry fruit. Blue- and blackberries dominate the smooth finish with hints of dark chocolate. |
Cabernet Franc in South Africa can produce a very pale red wine with a peppery finish, but some vintners make versions that bring out the grape's more traditional deep black cherry and green pepper flavors. The wines can also have notes of tobacco, coffee and wood.
Until recently, Cabernet Franc in South Africa has mostly been used as a blending grape with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot to create ...
