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Saturday, August 6, 2011

Porcupine Ridge Coastal Region Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 85 Points

Porcupine Ridge Coastal Region Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 85 Points


Medium clear, bright ruby cherry red with slight purple / blackberry rim, medium plus concentration, medium plus viscosity, no gas or sediment.

Clean, medium plus intensity, ripe cassis, blackcurrant, medley of dark red berries, blueberries earthy loamy note, delicate cedar wood, layered and complex with slight floral note.

Dry with slight residual sugar, verging on dry to off dry, pure Cabernet fruit delight, ripe red fruit flavours, follows through, medium plus acidity probably acidified, but integrated, medium tannin, round and creamy, juicy style, medium lenghtand medium complexity, now until 2018.

Exceptional value and quality R 39 across most Pick & Pay in Johannesburg, this is a great glass of "everyday" Cab or casual entertaining, will not let you or your friedn down, stock by the case load.

Porcupine Ridge is made by famed Boekenhoutskoof in Franschhoek from brought in fruit, hence the Coastal Region wine of origin.
Perfect with a plate of Spaghetti al Dente, slow braised corned beef in fresh tomatoes.