Paarl, Coastal Region, South AfricaI last tasted this vintage in 2015, when it first came onto our market. I was surprised to see the 2013 now, two years further along, and suspect it has something to do with sales flow rather than cellaring strategy. The smoke and leather in this blend of cabernet sauvignon, petit verdot, malbec, merlot, cabernet franc are still evident, but more pronounced with age, and the wine is now showing oxidative, OXO notes. Tannins are sticky and the spicing is five star. Drink now, either off the shelf, or in your cellar, with Asian-spiced ribs.Tasted: 05 September 2017Tasted by: Prices:
BC
$23.00
750ml
BCLS
Producer: Glen CarlouDistributors: International Cellars Inc. Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon - Petit Verdot - Malbec - Merlot - Cabernet FrancCSPC: 153882UPC: 6004270000047
Paarl, Coastal Region, South AfricaPoppies, red currants and smoked cedar plank and gingersnap aromas open this spicy full bodied red, a blend of cabernet sauvignon/petit verdot/merlot/malbec/cabernet franc. Perfumed florals, fragrant raspberries, black cherry, leather, bergamot, ginger and five spice are swept up with ripe, slightly sticky tannins and finish with a trailing spice. Nice freshness throughout, making this interesting pour a great match for spiced and sticky short ribs.Tasted: 05 August 2015Tasted by: Prices:
BC
$23.00
750ml
BCLS
Producer: Glen CarlouDistributors: International Cellars Inc. Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon - Petit Verdot - Malbec - Merlot - Cabernet FrancCSPC: 153882UPC: 6004270000047
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