Cederberg Cabernet Sauvignon from South Africa's Western Cape — dark ruby-garnet with loads of blackcurrant, cedarwood, smokiness, and tobacco leaf on the nose, with good oak integration and a velvety finish. 92 points Tim Atkin, 90 points Wine Spectator and Decanter 2017, Silver Outstanding Medal at IWSC 2018.
Tasting Notes
Dark ruby-garnet with purple hues. Loads of blackcurrants with cedarwood undertones on the nose with a hint of smokiness and tobacco leaf, creating a complex wine. Good integration of oak with a velvety finish on the palate. Cederberg is one of South Africa's highest-altitude cellars, farming at 1,000 metres above sea level in the mountains north of Cape Town. 92 points Tim Atkin 2019, 90 points Wine Spectator 2019 and Decanter 2017.
Quick Facts
- Grape: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
- Origin: South Africa, Western Cape (high altitude, mountain viticulture)
- Style: Dry red, full-bodied, oak-aged, high-altitude
- Winemaking: High-altitude Cederberg mountain viticulture, oak barrel ageing
Food Pairing
Game meat, roasted and grilled meats, casseroles, and well-matured cheeses.
Serving
Serve at 18°C. Open an hour before drinking.
About the Producer
Cederberg is one of South Africa's most distinctive wine estates, farming at 1,000 metres altitude in the Cederberg Mountains north of Cape Town, where the cool mountain climate produces wines of exceptional freshness, structure, and longevity.
