Anwilka

Stellenbosch Cabernet-Shiraz Blend

8.968 ratings
9.114 pro ratings
Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
Cabernet-Shiraz Blend
Top Notes For
Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.2

Last red wine at Klein Constantia. Deep ruby red with a mix of garnet. Layered nose of spices, a little savory and some cassis. Heavy tannins (7.5/10) with solid acidity and full bodied. Dark berries on the palate with some chalky elements and spices. Dry and long finish. Drink till 2029.

Made up of 62% Syrah, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon and 13% Petit Verdot. Aged for 15 months in 50% new French oak 400L barrels.

Last red wine at Klein Constantia. Deep ruby red with a mix of garnet. Layered nose of spices, a little savory and some cassis. Heavy tannins (7.5/10) with solid acidity and full bodied. Dark berries on the palate with some chalky elements and spices. Dry and long finish. Drink till 2029.

Made up of 62% Syrah, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon and 13% Petit Verdot. Aged for 15 months in 50% new French oak 400L barrels.

Dec 17th, 2017
Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.2

Deep garnet red with bricking on the edges. A bit stinky on the nose smokey and gamey. Moderate tannins (6/10) and medium plus bodied. Rather impressed with this and at the perfect moment to drink. A bit savory on the palate with a touch of dark red fruits. Medium plus finish.

Deep garnet red with bricking on the edges. A bit stinky on the nose smokey and gamey. Moderate tannins (6/10) and medium plus bodied. Rather impressed with this and at the perfect moment to drink. A bit savory on the palate with a touch of dark red fruits. Medium plus finish.

Feb 28th, 2017
Adam Foster

Beverage Director Sweet Grass Dairy Cheese Shop, Blue Coop Restaurant

9.2

Very nice. No plastic gauze in this cuvée.

Very nice. No plastic gauze in this cuvée.

Feb 18th, 2016
Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.0

Color: Garnet Red,  high intensity.
Nose/Smell: A little tight upon pnp. After about 10 or so minutes in the glass there were notes of cassis.
Palate/Taste: Initially was savory on the palate and then opened up with some dark berries. Tannins were moderate (5/10) but very silky. Moderate body and finish.
Opinion: Needs some time to open up and to integrate a little,  not to sure about age ability of this vintage. Had the 2005 a couple weeks ago and that was in for the long haul. 90+

Color: Garnet Red,  high intensity.
Nose/Smell: A little tight upon pnp. After about 10 or so minutes in the glass there were notes of cassis.
Palate/Taste: Initially was savory on the palate and then opened up with some dark berries. Tannins were moderate (5/10) but very silky. Moderate body and finish.
Opinion: Needs some time to open up and to integrate a little,  not to sure about age ability of this vintage. Had the 2005 a couple weeks ago and that was in for the long haul. 90+

Dec 24th, 2015
Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.3

Deep garnet in color. Nose has started to wear off, very light charcoal and earthy tones. There are some undertones of black fruit. Starts off earthy and lots of dark fruits like plums on the palate. Additionally the palate was slightly toasty. Moderate tannins (5.5/10) and moderate body. Finish was long and lingered. Not surprised by the power of this wine even after 10 years and the dark fruits on the palate. A little disappointed by the nose but still a delicious wine. After tasting this we will be making a stop by Klein Constantia tomorrow!

Deep garnet in color. Nose has started to wear off, very light charcoal and earthy tones. There are some undertones of black fruit. Starts off earthy and lots of dark fruits like plums on the palate. Additionally the palate was slightly toasty. Moderate tannins (5.5/10) and moderate body. Finish was long and lingered. Not surprised by the power of this wine even after 10 years and the dark fruits on the palate. A little disappointed by the nose but still a delicious wine. After tasting this we will be making a stop by Klein Constantia tomorrow!

Dec 14th, 2015
Denis Roudenko

17/20 (92/00)

17/20 (92/00)

Jul 31st, 2015
Scott T

VP/Senior Wine Specialist Christie's

9.1

....crap. I should have bought more.

....crap. I should have bought more.

Dec 14th, 2014
Denis Roudenko

16.5/20 (91/100)

16.5/20 (91/100)

Jul 28th, 2014
Denis Roudenko

17/20 (93/100)

17/20 (93/100)

Apr 24th, 2014
Sean Lee

Structured, full bodied and long finish

Structured, full bodied and long finish

Feb 12th, 2022