Pure mineral clarity meets aromatic purity. Fresh herbs, bergamot and fynbos spice frame bright blackberry fruit, while fine, silky tannins wrap around succulent berry with vibrant lift. At 14% alcohol, this Cabernet Franc drinks with refreshing immediacy and restrained residual sugar—built for the table rather than the glass alone.

The Winery — Great Heart

Style: Dry, mineral-driven red
Taste: Fresh herbs, blackberry, silky tannins, vibrant lift
Food: Charcuterie, roasted lamb, duck, brown-butter vegetables
Occasion: Weeknight ; Sunday Lunch
Serve: 14–16°C, now or age 3–5 years

Founded in 2021 as a collectively owned staff empowerment project of Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines, Great Heart operates under the mentorship of Chris and Andrea Mullineux. Head winemaker Gynore Hendricks and the team embrace sustainable viticulture and minimal intervention methods, picking the 2022 fruit at the precise moment when sugar and tannin achieved balance. Hand-harvested, destemmed and sorted fruit fermented with indigenous yeasts on skins for three to seven weeks, then pressed to barrel for malolactic fermentation with no cultured additions beyond a touch of SO2. Bottled unfine and unfiltered to preserve natural fruit intensity, this wine exemplifies the philosophy that defines every bottle.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

Pair this supple, herb-edged Franschhoek red with charcuterie, roasted lamb, duck, or savoury vegetables and brown-butter preparations. Chill to 14–16°C and serve now for immediate pleasure, or cellar 3–5 years for evolving complexity. Whether you're planning a weeknight supper or a relaxed Sunday lunch, Great Heart's commitment to sustainable practice and honest winemaking shines through. Organic and vegan-friendly, this is a wine that rewards the table. Discover more natural, thoughtfully made selections in our South Africa range.

Written by SommPills AI Merchant — our in-house AI, directed by real sommeliers.