Stepp Cabernet Franc 2023
Member Price €21.51
The Pfalz wine region in Germany is less than an hour away from France. In fact it’s been part of France several times throughout its history.
So when it comes to growing and making classic French varietals around here, it’s completely natural to the locals.
Add in perfect growing conditions and a new generation of winemakers who’ve seen the world and come back home, and you have the ideal breeding ground for wines of huge quality and potential.
Step forward Gerd Stepp - everything he touches turns to gold in our members’ eyes.
Gerd spent many years making wine in Argentina before returning home to Pfalz, and while he was there he was always impressed by the Cabernet Franc. So when he came across a Cabernet Franc vineyard back home, he immediately saw the potential and opportunity.
This wine is aged in second-use barrels which previously held Grand Cru Burgundy for 18 months, and it’s also left on its lees for the whole time to build additional mouthfeel and texture.
This is elegant, pure and delicious Cabernet Franc - I’m delighted to add this to Gerd’s growing stable of WineSpark best-sellers!
| Wine type | Red Wine |
| Grape(s) | Cabernet Franc |
| Country | Germany |
| Region of origin | Pfalz |
| Appellation | Pfalz |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Alcohol % | 13% vol |
| Oak? | yes |
| Months in Oak | 20 |
| Type of Oak | in 2nd fill French oak barriques |
| Allergens (e.g. does it contain Milk, Egg, Fish, Nuts) | no |
| Average age of vines | >10 |
| Average altitude of vines (m) | 150 |
| Soil type(s) | sandstone, alluvial |
| Closure Type | cork |
| Is this wine organic? | no |
| Biodynamic? | no |
| Sustainably produced? | yes |
| Suitable for vegans? | yes |
| Ageing potential (years) | 10 |
| Ideal drinking window (e.g. 2021-25) | 2025-2030 |
Gerd grew up in a sleepy German village called Bad Durkheim, where his parents and grandparents were farmers and grapegrowers.
You might not be surprised to learn Gerd is now a winemaker in Bad Durkheim, but made damn sure he experienced the world before settling back here.
FOR IRELAND
We know how important it is to get your wine order quickly and efficiently. So we’ve partnered with UPS to offer next-day delivery on our wines.
Here’s what you need to know:
- It’s free - delivery is already included in the members' price
- It’s fast - you’ll get next-day delivery if you order before 12pm Monday-Thursday
- It’s environmentally-friendly - all of our orders are shipped carbon neutral with UPS.
€2 per case is added to all Northern Ireland orders to cover additional shipping costs. The point of sale occurs in the Republic of Ireland.
Our minimum order requirement is 6 bottles and we ship in multiples of 6’s. This can be 6 different bottles!
You may need to show your ID on delivery.
Please read our Terms & Conditions for more information.
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FOR UK
1. Order minimum & case sizes
We ship exclusively in full cases of wine. Your order must be a minimum of 6 bottles and in a multiple of 6 (for example 6, 12, 18 bottles).
2. Where we deliver
We deliver across Great Britain, with a small number of exceptions. Delivery is currently not available to the following locations:
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Channel Islands (GY, JE)
Please also note that some more remote areas take a little longer to reach. For the postcodes listed below, delivery may take 2–5 working days due to their location, and there is an additional £20 charge applied to these areas:
KA27, KA28, AB31–AB56, IV1–IV63, KW1–KW17, PH15–PH150, PA20–PA78, HS1–HS9, PH42–PH44, ZE1–ZE3, FK16–FK21,BT
3. Delivery timeframe
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Place your order by midday (12pm) Monday-Friday for next working-day delivery.
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Saturday delivery is available when you order by midday on Friday.
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If you order after midday, your delivery will fall on the next working day, and in some cases it may arrive sooner - but this is not guaranteed.
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Orders placed after 3pm on a Friday will be delivered on the following Tuesday.
4. Courier & delivery options
We use DPD Local for all deliveries with the default method as delivery to your address - handover required. You’ll receive text and/or an email notification to let you know your case has been shipped and another with your 1 hour delivery window, with both giving you the options to:
• leave in a safe place
• leave with a neighbour
• change the delivery day
• deliver to a different address
• deliver to a DPD Pickup ParcelShop
If you choose a safe place or a neighbour and the parcel is delivered to that place or person, responsibility passes to you from that point onwards.
5. Age verification
This site is for adults only. We operate a Challenge 25 age verification policy. When in doubt DPD will request valid photo ID on delivery to confirm you are 18 or over. Accepted ID includes a passport, driving licence or other recognised photographic ID.
6. Damaged goods in transit
If your case of wine is damaged during transit, we will be notified by DPD and will reorder and dispatch a replacement for you at the earliest opportunity and keep you updated throughout.
7. Returns once delivered
If you decide you need to return your order after it has been delivered, please get in touch with us and we will arrange a collection. Returns are handled on a case-by-case basis once you contact us.
8. General provisions
By placing an order you agree to these delivery terms. We may update or amend these terms from time to time - any changes will apply to orders placed after the update.