Here is a wine that rewards the curious. Warwick built its reputation on getting Cabernet Franc right, and Trilogy is where that obsession comes together. Most Bordeaux-style blends lean on Cabernet Sauvignon for backbone. This one flips the script, building around Cabernet Franc and letting Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot fill in the structure and flesh. The result is a red that feels both classic and distinctly Cape.
Expect ripe blackcurrant and dark plum on the nose, wrapped in cedar, sweet spice and a savoury hint of mocha. It is full-bodied but never heavy, with firm, well-judged tannins that carry a long, polished finish. There is real precision here, the kind that comes from a family estate that has been chasing the best terroir in Stellenbosch since the 1960s.
Decant it and pour it alongside a slow-roasted leg of lamb, a rare ribeye, or a board of mature Cape or West Country cheeses. It drinks beautifully now and has the structure to reward another five to ten years in the rack, so buy a few and watch it evolve.
We ship it across the UK, usually within a couple of days. A serious bottle like this also makes a genuinely thoughtful gift for anyone who knows their Stellenbosch reds, or anyone missing a taste of the Cape.
