Blaauwklippen Estate
Blaauwklippen Reserve Cabernet Franc 2019

Details
The Blaauwklippen Cabernet Franc Reserve 2019 is a premium single-vineyard wine from Stellenbosch. With grapes sourced from a North-East-facing vineyard on high-potential Tukulu soils, this wine showcases meticulous winemaking techniques and careful aging in French oak barrels.
Key Features and Benefits
- 100% Cabernet Franc: Made from a single vineyard with an annual production of 5-7 tons/ha.
- French Oak Aging: Aged in 300L French oak barrels, 29% of which are first fill, for a rich, complex flavor.
- Handcrafted Quality: Handpicked grapes with whole berry fermentation and 21 days of skin contact.
Tasting Notes
- Aroma: Sumptuous red fruit and cassis with nuances of sweet cinnamon, violets, and delicate cedarwood.
- Palate: Velvet-textured tannins with a sweet mid-palate weight, leading to an elegant, aromatic finish.
- Finish: Long, with a refined balance of fruit and spice.
Winemaker's Notes
The grapes were handpicked, and whole berry fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks with twice-daily pump-overs. After 21 days of skin contact, the wine underwent malolactic fermentation in 300L French oak barrels. A barrel selection of the best barrels was made for the final blend.
Product Details
- Vintage: 2019
- Bottle Size: 750ml
- Alcohol: 13.62% ABV
- Region: Stellenbosch, South Africa
Food Pairing Suggestions
This wine is perfect for pairing with serious meat dishes, enhancing the richness and complexity of the flavors.
Producer Information
Blaauwklippen, founded in 1682, is one of the oldest wine farms in Stellenbosch. The estate is known for its authentic wines produced in harmony with the region’s mineral-rich mountain soils.
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Shipping & Returns
Shipping
- Pricing For 1-12 bottles, shipping is $6.99 for Auckland, $8.99 for the North Island and $11.99 for the South Island. For 13 or more bottles, shipping is $11.99 for Auckland, $14.99 for the North Island and $17.99 for the South Island.
- Timing We estimate delivery to be up to 3-4 working days for urban NZ addresses, and up to 5 working days for rural delivery.
- Click and collect is available from our Albany warehouse shop.
- We do not ship outside of New Zealand.
- We are unable to deliver to PO Boxes. Delivery is via NZ Couriers.
Returns
You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We’ll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the ‘Complete Orders’ link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We’ll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we’ve received and processed the returned item.