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Early Rider Cabernet Sauvignon 2024
Grape Type Pronunciation: "cab-ahh-nay sew-vin-yon"
Primary flavours
Black Cherry
Black Fruit
Blackcurrant
Capsicum
Cedar
Dark Chocolate
Liquorice
Savoury
Tobacco
Details
Early Rider's Cab is bursting with ripe blackcurrant, cherry and plum, with a touch of tomato leaf and cedar spice. It's super fresh with silky tannins, loads of juicy fruit and a smooth, balanced finish. An absolute must-try!

Introducing Early Rider - a rule-breaking, horizon-chasing collab between GPD and the endlessly curious crew at Fram Wines, helmed by the maverick himself, Thinus Krüger. Based out of the ruggedly beautiful Western Cape in South Africa, Thinus is the kind of winemaker who'd rather sail off the map than play it safe - exactly the kind of energy we like to bottle! With Early Rider, we're channeling his spirit of adventure into a lineup of wines that are bright, bold, and unashamedly full of personality. Think of these as the wines your more interesting friends bring to dinner - expressive, a little rebellious, and always up for a good story. This partnership came from a mutual love of wines that don’t just taste good, but feel good. Not just technically smart (though they absolutely are), but emotionally resonant - wines that make you sit back and go, “damn, that’s delicious.” From sun-drenched mountain vineyards to sea-breezy slopes, Early Rider is our way of riding shotgun with one of the Cape’s most idiosyncratic winemakers. Expect character. Expect charm. Expect a few surprises. Because when the captain’s got a shaky hand and a fearless heart, the ride is never boring.
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Taste Profile
This wine’s tasting notes.
Sweetness
lowmediumhigh
Body
lightmediumfull
Fruitiness
nonesomelots
Tannins
lowmediumhigh
Acidity
lowmediumhigh
Oak
nonesomelots
Alcohol
low (under 12%)medium (12-14%)high (14%+)
Taste Summary
This wine’s tasting notes are leaning towards medium bodied, low sweetness, with high acidity, some fruitiness, medium tannins, medium alcohol and some oak.
Specs
Region
Western Cape
country
South Africa
Grape type
Cabernet Sauvignon
Wine Maker
Fram Wines
Alcohol
13%
Vintage
2024
Cellar period
3-5 years
Closure
Screw Cap
Production method
Vegan
Temperature
Room Temperature 15°C-18°C
collection
Pairing guide
Structured, bold, and packed with blackcurrant, plum, and a lick of cedar, Early Rider Cabernet Sauvignon is the classic steak night champion. Fire up the grill for ribeye, sirloin, or lamb chops, seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and maybe a little rosemary. It’s also brilliant with richer dishes—think beef bourguignon, venison stew, or a cheesy mushroom burger if you’re going meat-free. Big, aged cheeses like comté or blue cheese are perfect partners too. The wine’s firm tannins love anything juicy and rich, balancing every mouthful beautifully. It’s the kind of bottle you want to crack open when you're settling into a hearty meal, slow conversations, and maybe a bit of fireside storytelling!
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Food
Red Meat
Lamb Shanks
Tastes
Rich
Earthy
Moods
Contemplative
Romantic
Seasons
Winter
Autumn
Recipe Matches
Wine region
Western Cape, South Africa
The Western Cape is the overarching region that encompasses 22 wine regions within South Africa. Bounded to the west and south by the huge cooling influences of the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans and with ranges of hills and mountains creating not just some of the most spectacular landscapes in the world of winemaking but also plateaus and valleys that expose and shelter vineyards to and from the sun and sea resulting in a myriad of different terroirs.The varietals grown within the Western Cape are varied, with Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc and Pinotage among the most common grown varieties across the region.
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