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Results of the Cabernet Franc Challenge 2022
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.”
Overall winner of the of the Cobie van Oort Cabernet Franc Challenge Trophy
Chamonix Cabernet Franc 2020
Top 6 category
Chamonix Cabernet Franc 2020
Bushmanspad Cabernet Franc 2019
Kaapzicht Cabernet Franc 2019
Rainbows End Limited Release Cabernet Franc 2020
Rainbows end Cabernet Franc 2020
Zorgvliet Cabernet Franc 2019
Vintage winner
Journeys End V5 Cabernet Franc 2017
Top 3 blends
Blaauwklippen Blending Competition Winning Blend
Delaire Graff Estate the Banghoek 2017
Thor Vintners Thor Gentis Red 2019
The Best Value Wine
Landskroon Paul Hugo Red 2020
Gold medalists
De Meye Cabernet Franc 2020
Holden Manz Reserve Cabernet Franc 2018
Holden Manz Reserve Cabernet Franc 2019
Landskroon Paul Hugo Red 2020
Raats Dolomite Cabernet Franc 2019
The Garajeest Bruce Cabernet Franc 2017
Warwick Cabernet Franc 2019
There are also 20 wines winning silver medals.
Cabernet Franc Carnival 2022
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.
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