It’s curious how some wines attract cult status while others go largely unsung and the Méthode Ancienne Cabernet Sauvignon from Springfield in Robertson is perhaps one of those that deserve more recognition than it gets. From a vineyard planted … [Read more...]
Vergenoegd Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
July 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Stellenbosch winery Vergenoegd remains resolutely low profile despite having been bottling wine under own label since 1972 and counting the illustrious Meerlust as its neighbour. The wines are hence never top of mind for me but whenever I do … [Read more...]
Durbanville Hills Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 vs. Nederburg The Winemaster’s Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
May 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Last week, Durbanville Hills’ supermarket Merlot up against its counterpart from Nederburg, which wasn’t a very joyous experience (see here). This time around, the two wineries’ corresponding versions of Cabernet Sauvignon and proof yet again … [Read more...]
Zonnebloem Cabernet Sauvignon 1982
February 1, 2012 by 5 Comments
At last year’s Nederburg Auction, a case of six half-bottles of Zonnebloem Cabernet Sauvignon 1961 fetched R5 500, the equivalent of R1 833 per 750ml bottle. Does old South African red deserve this sort of premium? Yesterday the chance to explore … [Read more...]
Bertrams Cabernet Sauvignon Superior 1978
September 15, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Yesterday Bertrams Cabernet Sauvignon Superior 1978 poured by David Trafford of De Trafford who hoped to demonstrate that South African reds can be age-worthy and the wine didn't let him down. In colour, red with a pale brown rim. A wine of elegance … [Read more...]
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