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2005 Excelsior Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon
- South Africa
- Breede River Valley
- Robertson
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Community Tasting Notes 18
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gaschief wrote: 85 points
August 2, 2011 - better with age, rich red, some plum and berries, nice fruity nose, not bad for 8$
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christophee Does not like this wine: 78 points
October 1, 2010 - Lite-bodied, simple cab. Garnet color and not viscous in the glass. Currant and mildewed leather on the nose. Diluted, cheap fruit that's not extracted well and herbs on the palette. Average structure and finish.
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dbastug wrote: 60 points
June 1, 2009 - I wish I could blame this on being corked, but it is just a horrible wine. I wouldn't cook with it. Poured it out.
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nyi000 wrote: 84 points
March 20, 2009 - R enjoyed
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CBurbank wrote: 82 points
June 19, 2008 - Soft benign somewhat hollow cab from South Africa with some currant and resin aromas. I remember having a bottle of this about 2 years ago being a little better.
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By Gary Vaynerchuk
Best Buy Cabernet Sauvignon Under $10 And A Shout, Episode #383, 1/3/2008 (link) 72 points(Excelsior Cabernet Sauvignon) #3; VaynerPAZZZ; COLOR-dark; NOSE-very solid; cherries; some tar bubble; green leaves; dark chocolate; TASTE-very awkward; starts w/ enormous amount of sugar followed by garbage; very one dimensional grape juice w/ NYC garbage truck; the finish is so unappealing; GV-72
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2005
- Type Red
- Producer Excelsior
- Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country South Africa
- Region Breede River Valley
- SubRegion Robertson
- Appellation n/a
- UPC Code 852848000007
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 17 (10%)
- Consumed 149 (90%)
Food Pairing
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- ProducerExcelsior
- VarietyCabernet Sauvignon
- CountrySouth Africa
- SubRegionRobertson
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