Shay A

9.3

The winemaker from Cape Mentelle was touring through TX and stopped by Classic Wine Storage for a quick tasting.

Cool climate Cabernet from Australia. Coastal influence. This felt like a balance between left bank Bordeaux (leather, herbal) and Napa (ripe fruit). It was pretty tannic and one dimensional up front but after an hour it mellowed out and settled in to a nice Cabernet. “Only” 14ABV, which feels like a win from Australia. Plum, dark cocoa, ripe blackberry, cassis and a very “soft”/fuzzy finish that I was struggling to identify. Unique. — 14 hours ago

with Dan and Mark

Shay A

9.0

The winemaker from Cape Mentelle was touring through TX and stopped by Classic Wine Storage for a quick tasting.

This was served too cold at first. It was like biting in to an underripe Granny Smith Apple. Lots of tartness with a touch of sweetness. Grapefruit and melon showed up after it warmed in the glass. Finish rounded out too. — 14 hours ago

with Dan and Mark

Magnus T

9.0

Bärig, mycket frisk smak med inslag av mogna jordgubbar, hallon och blodapelsin. Serveras vid 8-10°C till sallader, till rätter av fisk eller kyckling eller som sällskapsdryck. — an hour ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.4

Vintage 2015 / 71 cabernet sauvignon 15 merlot 4 Malbec 7 petit verdot 3 cabernet franc / 22 mnd barrel aging — 11 days ago

Yury Glazkov

9.2

Striking fresh ripe black currant at the start, with dryer tobacco notes from the glass, cranberry from the close up and an amazing evolution — 2 days ago

AP

9.2

What a lovely SB for the price. Crisp and bright - really enjoyed this one. — 4 days ago

Antonis Zet.

9.0

89/100pts, 4⭐. 2014 blend of 50% CS, 40% Shiraz, 10% Malbec in 12 month oaking. Cape vineyards, South Africa.

Dark purplish.
Arresting espresso aromas in cinnamon cloud.
Lively acidity tingling an all exciting palate of ham & sour forest berries notes, with fresh spicy tannins integated in med+ body.
Playful bitter liquorice flavor on long finish.

💬Fascinating red blend ticking all good New World boxes. 2014 drinks till 2025 nicely."Escapades" is a joint venture of 3 Greek winemakers in the Western Cape. — 7 days ago

Craig Haarmeyer

9.0

Great acidity and minerality. The RS sneaks in there but very balanced. — 3 days ago

Lisa Marie

9.0

Very nice wine at this price point! Had at Tinto VB. Very balanced wine with decent structure. Fruit from South Africa. 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Despite some poor reviews of earlier vintages I encourage you to give the 2016 a try. Great QPR! — 4 days ago

with Fred

Neil Valenzuela

9.0

Medium purple colored. Very interesting South African 🇿🇦 wine- Espresso, blackberry, eucalyptus and baking spices. Loads of black, juicy fruit with a floral finish. — 25 days ago