Anthonij Rupert Signature Cabernet Franc, Franschhoek Valley, South Africa 2018 Nine North Wine Company cola and Dr Pepper show

cola and Dr Pepper show on the nose of this bottling from high atop the appellation between the San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean

reaching 55 years of age

rich fruit with tarry notes

Our 2021 Dutton-Gravenstein Vineyard Pinot Noir has a deep ruby red hue

It goes to dried meat and spices

Anthonij Rupert Signature Cabernet Franc, Franschhoek Valley, South Africa 2018 Nine North Wine Company cola and Dr Pepper showA plush entry to the palate with succulent plum and black cherry, dusted with spice. Refined, poised and structured, the oak frames the fruit well and also plays with the rich cocoa and cedar nuances. There's a brooding power which remains in check. Complex and silky with a lingering finish.