Anthonij Rupert Cabernet Franc 2006
Ethereal floral notes give way to savoury mocha spice and ripe berry fruit flavours. A lightly textured, smooth wine with dry, refined tannin and a lingering finish.
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"Captivating aromas of hot stones, freshly ground coffee and shaved vanilla bean lead the way for rich, polished flavors of currant paste, warm figs, sweet tobacco and bittersweet ganache. Long, rich finish features plenty of well-rounded grip. Like a serious Pessac-Léognan. This just might be the grape for the warmer Franschhoek valley. Drink now through 2014. From South Africa." Wine Spectator Insider March 5, 2008 93 points Flavours of raspberries and blackcurrant, white pepper, warm spices and violets. This well structured wine has a good density and long finish. Like all in range, 2006 benefits from hr/2 decanting. Quite shy - some date, prune, tealeaf hints, tad less concentrated than stablemates, on the austere side of elegant. 28 mths brl, yr btl for all except Optima. (Platter 2011)
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