Mvemveraats

De Compostella Cabernet Franc Blend

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

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.1

Fourth of the blind wines.

Deep ruby red. Nose started off quite tight, needs more than an hour and a half decant. Earthy nose with menthol notes, darker spices, cinnamon, a touch of dirty cellar, a little green, chalky and light dark berries. Heavy tannins (7.5/10) and medium plus bodied. Great structure with notes of red berries, oak, earth, herbaceous, minerality, and a touch vegetal. Very dry and long finish. Drink till 2024. (91+)

Fourth of the blind wines.

Deep ruby red. Nose started off quite tight, needs more than an hour and a half decant. Earthy nose with menthol notes, darker spices, cinnamon, a touch of dirty cellar, a little green, chalky and light dark berries. Heavy tannins (7.5/10) and medium plus bodied. Great structure with notes of red berries, oak, earth, herbaceous, minerality, and a touch vegetal. Very dry and long finish. Drink till 2024. (91+)

Aug 8th, 2017
Mark McKenna

Wow!!! South Africa bringing it. Unreal.

Wow!!! South Africa bringing it. Unreal.

Jan 6th, 2014
Karen Holmes

Best red ever

Best red ever

Dec 16th, 2013
Lars Ryssdal

General Manager Ackerman Family Vineyards

8.5

Lars had this 11 years ago

Lars had this 11 years ago

Mar 30th, 2014
Marcel Radzei

Marcel had this 8 years ago

Marcel had this 8 years ago

May 10th, 2017
Adam

Adam had this 8 years ago

Adam had this 8 years ago

Oct 5th, 2016
Gerhard Rudolph

Gerhard had this 10 years ago

Gerhard had this 10 years ago

Jan 6th, 2015