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86
Scores are assigned on a 100-point scale and reflect a wine's overall quality, but don't consider price.
80 to 84 good
85 to 89 very good
90 to 94 excellent
95 to 100 outstanding
This is a new listing. It is rare
to see sangiovese from South Africa, contributing sour cherry–red currant lift to this cabernet. There is typical Cape iodine minerality; salami, campfire smoke and spice as well.
The wine is mid-weight, taut
and spicy, with loads of flavour.
Dry, edgy finish. Best from
2008 to 2011. LCBO 27110
- Price:
- $13.95
- Type:
- Red
- Varietal:
- Cabernet-Sangiovese
- Vintage:
- 2005
- Region:
- Stellenbosch
- Cellar keeper
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