My style of Cabernet Sauvignon, very well balanced with the fruit, acidity, and tannins all melded together well. Though the tannins were slightly more prominent on pour, this improved with time in glass. Overall a delicious wine, very well made and great QPR.
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This South African Cabernet is a deep purple color with thin legs in the glass. On the nose I get black plum, smoke, blackcurrants, Ribena, cassis and espresso. The palate has an upfront astringency that gives me pause. The fruit is trying to come out but the greenness is overwhelming. I'm going to give it a rest and try later.....
Okay- after a two hour break this wine has opened up tremendously. The dark fruit compote has finally come through with gentle acidity and firm, yet sidelined tannins holding the whole show together. I am starting to see why the pros rated it upwards of 92 points. Young, yet with structure and fruit to weather some cellaring- this wine will drink nicely from 2023-2028. It went nicely with my Tri-tip roast. At $20, It's worth a look for sure, holding some for the drinking window. 5 stars for sure.
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5/17/2023 - Islamabadbadbad Likes this wine: 88 Points
My style of Cabernet Sauvignon, very well balanced with the fruit, acidity, and tannins all melded together well. Though the tannins were slightly more prominent on pour, this improved with time in glass. Overall a delicious wine, very well made and great QPR.
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2/15/2023 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
Oh yeah, Rhino on the nose. The rear end of a Rhino. And pretty darn turgid on the palate.
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8/1/2022 - Shrages wrote: 90 Points
Ditto Bianca15’s note. Plus, enough fruit and tannin to improve for several years. Peak 2024-2029.
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9/6/2021 - caspernick Likes this wine: 92 Points
This South African Cabernet is a deep purple color with thin legs in the glass. On the nose I get black plum, smoke, blackcurrants, Ribena, cassis and espresso. The palate has an upfront astringency that gives me pause. The fruit is trying to come out but the greenness is overwhelming. I'm going to give it a rest and try later.....
Okay- after a two hour break this wine has opened up tremendously. The dark fruit compote has finally come through with gentle acidity and firm, yet sidelined tannins holding the whole show together. I am starting to see why the pros rated it upwards of 92 points. Young, yet with structure and fruit to weather some cellaring- this wine will drink nicely from 2023-2028. It went nicely with my Tri-tip roast. At $20, It's worth a look for sure, holding some for the drinking window. 5 stars for sure.
https://wp.me/p125DB-2cH
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7/15/2021 - clio_wine Likes this wine:
Good. Basic cab. Nothing special.
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