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Tag: Cabernet Franc

Eikendal showcases terroir excellence in latest Infused by Earth wines
3 weeks ago Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Cabernet Franc

Eikendal showcases terroir excellence in latest Infused by Earth wines

Wine duo is only the second bottling in the range showcasing great vintages Eikendal Wines has released the latest vintage […]

It’s a 95 for the. Cabernet Franc
September 13, 2020 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Cabernet Franc

It’s a 95 for the. Cabernet Franc

The collaboration has paid off, earning friends and winemakers Niels Verburg of Luddite Wines and Brian Smith of Elgin Ridge […]

the. giveaway you don’t want to miss
July 28, 2020 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Cabernet Franc

the. giveaway you don’t want to miss

Although wine sales and distribution are currently prohibited we can still work wonders with your imagination. Imagine winning a bottle […]

the. Idea | the. Collaboration |  the. Benchmark the. Cabernet Franc
December 13, 2019 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Cabernet Franc

the. Idea | the. Collaboration |  the. Benchmark the. Cabernet Franc

Can South Africa produce a world class Cabernet Franc, capable of holding its own against the best of the Loire? […]

CAB Franc Carnival 2019
May 22, 2019 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Avontuur Wine Estate

CAB Franc Carnival 2019

The 2019 Cabernet Franc Festival took place at the picturesque Avontuur Estate for the fifth year in a row. The […]

Cab Franc Carnival Celebrates Niche Varietal At Intimate Festival
May 13, 2019 Leave a Comment by Sharese Hunt Avontuur Wine Estate

Cab Franc Carnival Celebrates Niche Varietal At Intimate Festival

The 2019 Cabernet Franc Carnival takes place on Saturday, 18 May from 11-4 at scenic Avontuur Estate between Stellenbosch and […]

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