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$13, 5 stars, 89 points, Cabernet franc, cabernet sauvignon, merlot, Naked Wines, petit verdot, South Africa, western cape
Medium purple with hints of ruby and high viscosity (14.9% ABV). The nose has ripe aromas of blackberry, black cherry, vanilla bean, blueberry cobbler, capsicum, lavender and baking spices. It’s a very enticing nose- can’t wait to taste. The palate is dry with medium acidity and medium (+) tannins. The ripe fruit I got on the nose is a touch subdued but the dark berry and cherry is evident as is the oak influence. The tannins turn a touch chalky on the mid palate but this full bodied wine delivers a nice mouthfeel. The heat is a bit noticeable on the back end which has a medium length finish. I like it! I’m going with 89 points for this $13 blend of Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Sauvignon making it a 5 star effort. I would pair it with BBQ, perhaps a stew or even Osso Bucco. Drink till 2026. Salut….