As usual with this competition, the scores are uniformly high and we therefore always have a substantial number of wines which just missed out on falling into the winning categories. Here isRead More…
Nine wineries celebrated their achievements in the Cabernet Franc Challenge on Wednesday, 18 April at Avontuur Estate at this year’s Awards ceremony. Over and above the Top 6, awards were also givenRead More…
The 2018 Cabernet Franc Carnival will once again bring one of the most interesting wine varietals to an adoring public. On Saturday, 19 May 2018 from 11-4, the Carnival takes place atRead More…
The first Cabernet Franc Carnival in Gauteng on Friday 2 June drew a discerning crowd of wine lovers to the iconic Wanderers Club in Illovo Johannesburg. Amongst the attendees were sommeliers, wineRead More…
DATE, VENUE, TIMES Friday, 2 June, 17h00-21h00. The Wanderers Club, 21 North Street and Rudd drive, Illovo, Johannesburg, 2196. Tel no: 011 788-5010/11/12 Box Office opens at 17h00. Event closes at 21h00. TICKETSRead More…
DATE, VENUE, TIMES Saturday, 20 May 2017, 11h00-17h00. Avontuur Estate, off the R44 between Stellenbosch and Somerset West. Directions: avontuurestate.co.za or +27 21 855-3450 or winery@avontuurestate.co.za Gates open at 11h00. EventRead More…
After two successful years of the Cabernet Franc Carnival, presented by Avontuur Estate, fans of unusual varietals in Gauteng will also get the chance to experience this grape. On Saturday, 20 MayRead More…
Over and above the Top 6 wines and the “vintage” winner, the following wineries won Gold. Uva Mira Mountain Vineyards – Uva Mira Cabernet Franc 2013 Bushmanspad Estate – Bushmanspad Cabernet FrancRead More…
The second South African Cabernet Franc Challenge has just taken place and the winners were announced at an exclusive function at Avontuur Estate in Stellenbosch on 1 March. The number of entriesRead More…
After two successful years of the Cabernet Franc Carnival, presented by Avontuur Estate, fans of unusual varietals in Gauteng will also get the chance to experience this grape at the first CarnivalRead More…