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16¼/20
Cathedral Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
Western Cape, South AfricaDeeply stained dark, dark ruby colour with a hint of brick on the rim, this wine both looks and smells like cabernet sauvignon with aromas of ripe cassis, grilled green bell pepper, stewed fruit, dried mint, and a touch of leather. Composed tart black fruit, boosted acidity, barrel char, and quite edgy grippy tannins form a sturdy structure. The concentrated fruit comes from a patchwork of excellent sites in the Western Cape: 48% Stellenbosch, 26% Bottelary, 11% Darling, 10% Wellington, 3% Botriver, 2% Paarl, and 18 months in oak casks with 35% new oak adds much muscle and backbone to this ambitious cab. Soften its astringent grippiness with a vigorous splash decant into a clean jug, then pair with casual grilled sausages (perhaps classic boerevors), or smokey bacon burgers.Tasted: 06 July 2020Tasted by: Prices:| BC | $17.99 | 750ml | BCLS |
| AB | $19.00 | 750ml | fine wine shops |
| MB | $17.95 | 750ml | Banville and Jones |
| ON | $17.95 | 750ml | Vintages Essentials |
| QC | $17.95 | 750ml | SAQ |
| NFL | $18.25 | 750ml | NLLC |
Grape: Cabernet SauvignonCSPC: 3285672UPC: 748294066110
