CABERNET FRANC is top of mind for many wine lovers, particularly at Carnival time in the Cape winelands. No longer are South Africa’s leading examples confined to Stellenbosch. See below for the current champions, and for the complete picture when it comes to the panels’ favourites, click on the links.

TOP RATINGS – 12 MONTHS TO DATE

Anthology Cabernet Franc 2020
R400pb from Marklew cellar, Stellenbosch
Trophy at Cab Franc Challenge (SA)

Doolhof Single Vyd Cabernet Franc 2019
R295 ex-cellar, Wellington
Best in Class at National Wine Challenge (SA)

Gabriëlskloof Cabernet Franc 2020
R495pb ex-cellar, Bot River
95/100 at IW&S Competition (UK)

Journey’s End V5 Cabernet Franc 2019
R198pb ex-cellar, Sir Lowry’s Pass
95/100 at IW&S Competition (UK)

Mentors Cabernet Franc 2019
R319pb from KWV cellar, Paarl
97/100 at Decanter World Wine Awards (UK)

Mulderbosch Single Vyd Cab Franc 2019
R440pb ex-cellar, Polkadraai-Stellenbosch
96/100 in Platter’s SA Wine Guide

Ridgeback Cabernet Franc 2020
R250pb ex-cellar, Paarl
Trophy at Michelangelo Awards (SA)

Warwick Cabernet Franc 2019
R420pb ex-cellar, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch
96/100 in Platter’s SA Wine Guide

BEST TRACK RECORDS – 2011 TO 2022

Mentors Cabernet Franc (KWV) – Paarl

Raats Family Cabernet Franc – Stellenbosch

Warwick Cabernet Franc – Stellenbosch