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Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Fleur du Cap Unfiltered Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 92+ Points




This Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon is another testament of the impressive value of South African wines.
Fleur du Cap Unfiltered Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon has been consistent from day one, and at         +/- R 120 per bottle, retail, it is very hard to beat and this sits amongst South Africa’s finest.

The 2010 has now been released, it was crowned best South African red Bordeaux Varietal over 10 UK Pound and Regional Trophy winner at the 2012 Decanter World Wine Awards in London.

Ruby red with slight garnet hue towards the rim, still youthful.
Clean, moderate intensity, showing Cabernet austerity, bright purity of fruit with cassis, blueberry and blackcurrant, hints of black olives, delicate oaking with brush of cedar wood and vanilla, layered complexity.

Dry, juicy with moderate plus acidity, fresh and lively with crunchy ripe tannins, purity follows through, seamless, still embryonic, yet seductive and approachable now, full bodied with integrated high alcohol of 14% abv, will be more engaging and deliver more complexity from around 2018, yet have stamina up to 2023+

Enjoy now paired with braai lamb riblets marinated in fresh rosemary and sprinkle with flaked Khoisan sea salt.