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CABERNET SAUVIGNON/MERLOT 2015 WO Stellenbosch |
Vintage Assessments Tasting Note |
Producer |
STELLENBOSCH DRIVE |
Very deep intense purple colour. Spicy, juicy, ripe plum-cherry puree nose with some mocha-chocolate notes. Dry, medium bodied, spicy, juicy, plum-cherry puree flavours with a lingering, gently cedary, mocha-tinged finish. This blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot has 14% alcohol and 7 g/L residual sugar with lot number L16089 on the back label. TONY ASPLER / 88.5-points / BEST BUY - Red and blackcurrant with an oaky note; medium-bodied, dry, firmly structured cherry and blackcurrant flavours. |
CSPC |
512707 |
Type |
Red Table Wine |
Agent |
Fam Win |
Country |
South Africa |
Region |
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Rating |
**/**+(88 points) Spicy, Ripe, Tangy |
LCBO Text |
Status |
Recommended by Vintage Assessments! A Best Buy |
TASTING NOTE: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot. Enticing, bright red and black fruit aromas with some vanilla and sweet mint. The palate shows succulent cassis and cherry flavours with appealing, toasty notes of oak. Elegant and fresh on the finish. Score - 90 (Decanter World Wine Awards, 2016) |
Price |
$ 15.95 |
Bottle Size |
750 mL |
Tasting Date |
vintages release - October 14, 2017 |
Cases bought |
299 (6 bottles per case) |
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Score:
- Not Presented * Below Average
*+ OK
** Good
**+ Excellent
*** Outstanding
***+ Exceptional
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