The Garajeest, Bruce Cabernet Franc, Elgin, South Africa, 2015

The perfume is just abundant with such a variety of complex characteristics that it could almost be overwhelming if they weren’t so perfectly in harmony that you can detect each in its own individual glory.

Dense and rich prune & fig, violet, rose petal, tar, cinnamon, nutmeg, tobacco leaf, graphite and blissfully not a trace of green pepper. This is a serious contender for my Wine of the Year especially given the modest price point in comparison to some of our other South African Cabernet Francs.