Excelsior

Cabernet Sauvignon

8.7209 ratings
8.77 pro ratings
South Africa
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Andrew Holod

National Sales Grapes of Spain

8.7

Very good value, varietally correct Cabernet. Bought for a song at local Costco, maybe $6(?).

Very good value, varietally correct Cabernet. Bought for a song at local Costco, maybe $6(?).

May 16th, 2022
"Odedi"

Dark ruby in color with medium intensity and a reddish rim.

Nice nose of blueberries, blackcurrants, sweet cherries, strawberry pie, coke, vanilla, vegetables, graphite, black pepper, spices, barnyard, wet leaves and tar.

Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity and nice legs.

Dry on the palate with plums, cherries, currants, oak, vanilla, licorice, cloves, herbs, spices, dark, coffee, vegetables, green herbs, tobacco leaf, cocoa and peppercorn.

Medium plus in length on the finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a nice Cabernet Sauvignon from South Africa. Easy drinking with a nice mouthfeel. Nice and balanced with a tangy finish.

Needs an hour to open up properly and show some tannins, but drinkable right out of the bottle too.

I really liked the nose, it is fruity and refreshing with red fruits and earth notes.

I paired it with a few different French Brie cheeses, nuts and crackers.

14% alcohol by volume.

87 Points.

$10.

Dark ruby in color with medium intensity and a reddish rim.

Nice nose of blueberries, blackcurrants, sweet cherries, strawberry pie, coke, vanilla, vegetables, graphite, black pepper, spices, barnyard, wet leaves and tar.

Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity and nice legs.

Dry on the palate with plums, cherries, currants, oak, vanilla, licorice, cloves, herbs, spices, dark, coffee, vegetables, green herbs, tobacco leaf, cocoa and peppercorn.

Medium plus in length on the finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a nice Cabernet Sauvignon from South Africa. Easy drinking with a nice mouthfeel. Nice and balanced with a tangy finish.

Needs an hour to open up properly and show some tannins, but drinkable right out of the bottle too.

I really liked the nose, it is fruity and refreshing with red fruits and earth notes.

I paired it with a few different French Brie cheeses, nuts and crackers.

14% alcohol by volume.

87 Points.

$10.

Jan 14th, 2019
"Odedi"

It's time for my #fridaycabernetfix . This week it's from South Africa.

Dark ruby in color with a purplish rim.

Fruity nose of blackberries, black currants, plums, cooked cherries, oak, vanilla, licorice, cloves, herbs, spices, dark chocolates, coffee, peppercorn and vegetables.

Full bodied and bold with medium acidity and nice legs.

Dry on the palate with black currants, cranberries, plums, sweet strawberries, herbs, spices, vegetables, oak, licorice, earth, peppercorn and red chilli.

Medium plus on the finish with firm tannins and tangy raspberries.

This South African Cabernet always delivers. Inexpensive, but drinks very nicely. Nice and balanced with nice complexity and a great mouthfeel. Has a nice tangy finish, which I liked.

Needs 30 minutes to open up properly and show some tannins, but good right out of the bottle, and it has a screw top for the on the go wine drinker.


14% alcohol by volume.

88 points.

$10.

It's time for my #fridaycabernetfix . This week it's from South Africa.

Dark ruby in color with a purplish rim.

Fruity nose of blackberries, black currants, plums, cooked cherries, oak, vanilla, licorice, cloves, herbs, spices, dark chocolates, coffee, peppercorn and vegetables.

Full bodied and bold with medium acidity and nice legs.

Dry on the palate with black currants, cranberries, plums, sweet strawberries, herbs, spices, vegetables, oak, licorice, earth, peppercorn and red chilli.

Medium plus on the finish with firm tannins and tangy raspberries.

This South African Cabernet always delivers. Inexpensive, but drinks very nicely. Nice and balanced with nice complexity and a great mouthfeel. Has a nice tangy finish, which I liked.

Needs 30 minutes to open up properly and show some tannins, but good right out of the bottle, and it has a screw top for the on the go wine drinker.


14% alcohol by volume.

88 points.

$10.

Jul 13th, 2018
Greg Merrell

I recognize that no one will take me serious after this but talk about bang for your buck.

I recognize that no one will take me serious after this but talk about bang for your buck.

3 people found it helpfulApr 10th, 2016
Lawrence Rosenthal

Great daily wine. Boss liked it too. Great price!!

Great daily wine. Boss liked it too. Great price!!

2 people found it helpfulMar 1st, 2016
Michael Voigt

Very delicate , super dark color.
Complex legs.

Very delicate , super dark color.
Complex legs.

2 people found it helpfulDec 29th, 2014
Campany

Tasty affordable

Tasty affordable

1 person found it helpfulMay 3rd, 2018
Halley Marie

Good bang for your buck. A little too acidic.

Good bang for your buck. A little too acidic.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 10th, 2018
Peter Sultan

A very competent if not straight laced cab from S Africa, but provokes a double take given the price( around 8 bucks). Does make me wonder how this maker s labor is treated....and paid

A very competent if not straight laced cab from S Africa, but provokes a double take given the price( around 8 bucks). Does make me wonder how this maker s labor is treated....and paid

1 person found it helpfulDec 22nd, 2017
"Odedi"

Deep purple in color with a light purplish rim.

Fruity nose of blueberries, plums, cherries, barnyard, earth, leather, green pepper, chocolates, wood, vegetables, metals, black pepper and spices.

Full bodied and smooth with medium acidity and long legs.

Fruity on the palate with blackberries, plums, cherries, currants, oak, vanilla, licorice, earth, spices, peppercorn, leather, smoke, chocolates and coffee.

Long finish with soft tannins and raspberries.

A very nice, fruity Cabernet Sauvignon from South Africa. Inexpensive, at a great value and very tasty. Nicely balanced and enjoyable by itself or with food.

Needs at least 20 minutes of airtime to open up.

I paired it with steak skewers and potatoes.

14% alcohol by volume.

Deep purple in color with a light purplish rim.

Fruity nose of blueberries, plums, cherries, barnyard, earth, leather, green pepper, chocolates, wood, vegetables, metals, black pepper and spices.

Full bodied and smooth with medium acidity and long legs.

Fruity on the palate with blackberries, plums, cherries, currants, oak, vanilla, licorice, earth, spices, peppercorn, leather, smoke, chocolates and coffee.

Long finish with soft tannins and raspberries.

A very nice, fruity Cabernet Sauvignon from South Africa. Inexpensive, at a great value and very tasty. Nicely balanced and enjoyable by itself or with food.

Needs at least 20 minutes of airtime to open up.

I paired it with steak skewers and potatoes.

14% alcohol by volume.

1 person found it helpfulDec 8th, 2016