Wildeberg Coterie Cabernet Franc Malbec is a deeply expressive, structured, and characterful red wine produced in the coastal mountain valleys of the Western Cape, South Africa. Wildeberg, situated on a dramatic hillside in Franschhoek, is renowned for its minimalist winemaking approach, sourcing exceptional fruit from mature, site-specific vineyards across the Cape. Combining the elegant, aromatic spice of Cabernet Franc with the lush, dark fruit depth of Malbec, this red blend delivers a striking balance of coastal freshness, mountain texture, and refined complexity.

Why You'll Love It

This wine stands out for its fragrant perfume, savory undertones, and vibrant, velvet-textured palate. Grown in sites influenced by cool ocean breezes and rocky mountain soils, the grapes ripen slowly, capturing bright natural acidity alongside rich phenolic maturity. Matured thoughtfully in large French oak barrels to support rather than dominate the fruit, it offers a beautifully layered profile of crushed dark berries, wild herbs, graphite, and sweet spice, making it a sophisticated choice for lovers of modern Cape red blends.

Vineyard & Production

The grapes are carefully hand-sourced from low-yielding, dry-farmed vineyard parcels across cool-climate pockets of the Western Cape. Upon arrival at the Wildeberg cellar, the whole bunches are hand-sorted, destemmed, and gently crushed into open fermenters. Fermentation takes place naturally with indigenous yeasts, accompanied by gentle manual punch-downs to extract colour, fine tannins, and aromatic nuances gently. The wine is then basket-pressed and transferred into a combination of older French oak foudres and 500-litre barrels to mature gracefully for around twenty months before being bottled with minimal filtration.

Tasting Notes

In the glass, it displays a deep crimson-purple colour with a vibrant ruby rim. The nose is lifted, complex, and highly aromatic, opening with scents of dark cherries, wild blackberries, and crushed raspberries, layered with signature Cabernet Franc notes of dried fynbos, graphite, black pepper, and subtle cedar wood. On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied, sleek, and harmonious, offering concentrated dark fruit and savoury herb flavours framed by fine-grained, chalky tannins and a fresh line of acidity that leads to a long, memorable finish.

Perfect Pairings

With its vibrant acidity, savoury herbal lift, and dark fruit core, this South African blend is an exceptional companion for rich, flavourful cuisine. It pairs magnificently with roasted loin of venison, grilled ribeye steak with chimichurri, herb-crusted rack of lamb, and slow-braised duck leg. It is also an outstanding match for wild mushroom tarts, roasted root vegetables, and mature cheeses such as aged Gouda, Comté, or cheddar.

Grape Varieties

Cabernet Franc, Malbec

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