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Ekliptika Stellenbosch Cabernet Franc Blend

9.03 ratings
8.41 pro ratings
Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Blue Cheese
Top Notes For
Martin Bergo

Dark color quite viscous; engine grease, green bell peppers, and fruits in the black currant, mulberry, ripe plum category; full and rich on the palate with almost unbearable concentration of fruits, high alcohol and moderate-fine tannins. In one way silky smooth; in another, like thick fruit juice. Perhaps half a decade from now I’ll try again.

Dark color quite viscous; engine grease, green bell peppers, and fruits in the black currant, mulberry, ripe plum category; full and rich on the palate with almost unbearable concentration of fruits, high alcohol and moderate-fine tannins. In one way silky smooth; in another, like thick fruit juice. Perhaps half a decade from now I’ll try again.

Nov 15th, 2019
Rob N
9.1

I enjoyed drinking this unusual, “curveball” wine! It’s a bordeaux blend from South Africa — 50% cab franc, 30% merlot, and 20% cabernet sauvignon. The alcohol seemed high to me so I was thinking more of a GSM from Paso Robles, almost in the SQN style. I struggled to pick up any bell pepper/jalapeño that I usually get from cab franc.

I enjoyed drinking this unusual, “curveball” wine! It’s a bordeaux blend from South Africa — 50% cab franc, 30% merlot, and 20% cabernet sauvignon. The alcohol seemed high to me so I was thinking more of a GSM from Paso Robles, almost in the SQN style. I struggled to pick up any bell pepper/jalapeño that I usually get from cab franc.

May 4th, 2021
Charlotte Cronquist

Elgant and pretty. Lots of blackberries and cedar.

Elgant and pretty. Lots of blackberries and cedar.

Nov 8th, 2019