Upcoming Cabernet Franc Carnival to showcase most winners of the 2022 Cab Franc Challenge

Carrie Adams, chairperson at the Cabernet Franc Challenge and assisted by Lizette Tolkin and Greg Mutambi, was particularly impressed by the quality of all the wines entered this year.

Standing from left to right: Morne Vrey – Delaire Graff, Narina Cloete - Blaauwklippen, Callie Hefer – Kaapzicht, Francois Malan – Rainbow’s End, Neil Bruwer – Chamonix, Ruben Adams – Zorgvliet, Anton Malan – Rainbow’s End, Hendrik Molly – Rainbows End, Fanie Geyser – Landskroon, Bernard Le Roux – Zorgvliet, Mike Dawson – Journey’s End, Jana Cloete - Rainbow’s End, Lizette Tolken – Panel Judge and Stefan van Rooyen – Chamonix.  In front, are Fanie Geyser – Bushmanpad and Emile Gentis – Thor Vintners

“Since the first single varietal Cabernet Franc was released by Warwick in 1998, South Africa has come a long way as there are at last count 79 producers who now produce this wine in its purest form.”

There are also 20 wines winning silver medals.

The annual Cabernet Franc Carnival will take place on 27 August at Vrede & Lust Wine Estate.

Tickets will go on sale soon and will be available on Quicket.