Excelsior

Cabernet Sauvignon

8.622 ratings
8.82 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
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
Oscar Rosales

Great cab, dark fruit lots of flavor

Great cab, dark fruit lots of flavor

Jan 11th, 2021
Bonnie Chu

$9.99. Grapey and fruity blackcurrant. Cape classics tasting

$9.99. Grapey and fruity blackcurrant. Cape classics tasting

Dec 14th, 2019
Heather Venard

Pepper, tannins, and a bit bolder than expected.

Pepper, tannins, and a bit bolder than expected.

Jul 12th, 2019
Linda smith

Nice color, smooth wine. Paired with spicy pasta Pignetti’s South Africa wine $11.99

Nice color, smooth wine. Paired with spicy pasta Pignetti’s South Africa wine $11.99

Apr 26th, 2018
Nelson Dent

Deep purple, lush, fruity yet strong. Recommend to breathe a bit. Nice bottle.

Deep purple, lush, fruity yet strong. Recommend to breathe a bit. Nice bottle.

Jan 7th, 2018
Lisa M
7.5

Not amazing but would buy again for a random Tuesday night. Good price.

Not amazing but would buy again for a random Tuesday night. Good price.

Nov 19th, 2017
Joe F
7.6

Earthy smell, jammy flavor, higher alcohol, moderate tannins. From rainbow lodge.

Earthy smell, jammy flavor, higher alcohol, moderate tannins. From rainbow lodge.

Jan 23rd, 2017
Angie Volino

2015 in Nov of 2017. Very Smokey but good!

2015 in Nov of 2017. Very Smokey but good!

Nov 10th, 2017
Matt

Matt had this a year ago

Matt had this a year ago

Nov 4th, 2023