Excelsior
Cabernet Sauvignon
South Africa
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
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.
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.
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, 2016Great daily wine. Boss liked it too. Great price!!
Great daily wine. Boss liked it too. Great price!!
2 people found it helpfulMar 1st, 2016Very delicate , super dark color.
Complex legs.
Very delicate , super dark color.
Complex legs.
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
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, 2017Deep 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.