Avante Cape Brandy’s Founder’s XV debuts with 5 stars in Platter’s Wine Guide’s anniversary edition

Avante Cape Brandy is making waves in South Africa’sspirits industry with its Founder’s XV receiving a coveted 5-star rating in the 45th anniversary edition of the Platter’s by Diners Club South African Wine Guide. This marks a significant achievement for the recently launched 15-year-old expression which debuted in the South African market earlier this year.
 
The Platter’s Guide, established in 1980, is one of South Africa’s longest running and most respected authority on wines and brandies. Known for its rigorous selection process and ratings, a 5-star listing signals exceptional quality on par with international benchmarks. The Guide has featured brandy in since its 2014 edition. This year, theFounder’s XV joins a select group of 15 South African brandies to receive this distinction, reinforcing the premium status of Cape Brandy on the global stage. The brandy scored 95 out of 100.
 
Created without chill filtration, a rarity in brandy production, the Founder’s XV offers a rich and untaintedtasting experience. This method, common in premium whiskies, preserves essential oils and congeners, adding tothe depth and mouthfeel of the spirit. The result is a bold and refined profile with notes of ripe peaches, apricots, and honey, balanced by subtle citrus and spiced vanilla.  

The Founder’s XV is a tribute to South Africa’s rich rugby heritage. Co-founded by 15 iconic rugby legends, including the likes of John Smit, Butch James, MakazoleMapimpi and Lukhanyo Am, the brandy spells resilience, excellence, and the pursuit of greatness—qualities shared by both rugby and premium spirits.  
 
Rob Heyns, Managing Director of Avante Cape Brandy, says: “The Founder’s XV represents triumph and tradition. It’s a testament to the excellence of Cape Brandy and a celebration of South Africa’s capacity to deliver world-class products. This recognition from Platter’s Guide affirms our mission to elevate the perception of Cape Brandy globally.”  
 
The acclaim doesn’t stop with the Founder’s XV. Avante Cape Brandy’s unpretentious VS received a respectable 4-star rating, while the VSOP was awarded 4.5 stars.

About Avante Cape Brandy

Guided by former Rugby World Cup-winning captain John Smit, Avante Cape Brandy represents a journey of excellence and dedication, driven by a squad of 15 respected rugby legends. Inspired by the Portuguese word “Avante,” which signifies moving forward, the brand was launched by Managing Director Rob Heyns and board members John Smit and Jonathan Smit during the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Avante Cape Brandy blends the narratives of exceptional rugby and premium spirits, embodying tradition and innovation.
 
The Founder’s XV, priced at R1595.00 per 750ml bottle, isexclusive to Norman Goodfellows and online at www.avantebrandy.com. The VS and VSOP can be found at leading liquor outlets nationwide.  

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