Bought in Franschoek. Garnet without any fading. Aromas of cassis and tobacco. Tannins starting to soften. Ripe with good balance . New world but with a nod to the old--what we found in South Africa. There is more ahead for this wine.
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Who says SA Cab cannot age? This is still drinking wonderfully well at 12 years of age. The fruits are autumnal rather than super ripe and all the better for it. Remains a well balanced wine with a decent length on the finish. Perfect wine for leg of Welsh lamb
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Drinking so well right now! Classic South African terroir comes through in the aromatics and finish. Currants, spiced cherry, beef jerky, savory herb, campfire embers, this walks a tight line of balance and power! #wine
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8/21/2018 - Peech Does not like this wine: 86 Points
very alcoholic, smoky, oaky, and earthy. Still disjointed and needs time to integrate.
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3/10/2018 - Mistress of Wine Likes this wine:
Bought in Franschoek. Garnet without any fading. Aromas of cassis and tobacco. Tannins starting to soften. Ripe with good balance . New world but with a nod to the old--what we found in South Africa. There is more ahead for this wine.
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4/1/2017 - belfast taxman wrote: 92 Points
Who says SA Cab cannot age? This is still drinking wonderfully well at 12 years of age. The fruits are autumnal rather than super ripe and all the better for it. Remains a well balanced wine with a decent length on the finish. Perfect wine for leg of Welsh lamb
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7/1/2015 - Alvinho Likes this wine: 90 Points
Eye. dark ruby with brown ascents/reflects
nose. pretty grond like, rippen red fruits
palate. very round bordeaux like. some red and green pepper
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10/5/2013 - tkoby11 wrote: 95 Points
Drinking so well right now! Classic South African terroir comes through in the aromatics and finish. Currants, spiced cherry, beef jerky, savory herb, campfire embers, this walks a tight line of balance and power! #wine
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