Guardian Peak

Frontier Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

8.725 ratings

-no pro ratings

Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa

Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Merlot

Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck

Top Notes For

6.5

Deeper and difficult to see through therefore bigger impact
Black fruit, still red with blend, smoky (oak barrels)
Starts berries, plums, then smokey
50% Cab sauv, 30% shiraz, 20% Merlot
2011

Deeper and difficult to see through therefore bigger impact
Black fruit, still red with blend, smoky (oak barrels)
Starts berries, plums, then smokey
50% Cab sauv, 30% shiraz, 20% Merlot
2011

May 30th, 2015

Vincent Arrunátegui

8.3

Not as peppery as I thought it would be. Very fruity. Very similar to a Cali blend. Drink with ginger while eating sushi and you won't be let down. I swear.

Not as peppery as I thought it would be. Very fruity. Very similar to a Cali blend. Drink with ginger while eating sushi and you won't be let down. I swear.

Aug 19th, 2014

Rick Dennerline

9.1

Very slightly fruity, Carol loved it

Very slightly fruity, Carol loved it

Aug 6th, 2014

8.7

Full body with long finish. Cherry and oak flavor. Sharp at first taste but mellows quickly.

Full body with long finish. Cherry and oak flavor. Sharp at first taste but mellows quickly.

May 27th, 2014

Yessenia Rosario

10

Delicious. Red fruits flavors. Medium acid.

Delicious. Red fruits flavors. Medium acid.

Nov 9th, 2013

8.5

Well rounded...good red. South African reds are well showcased in this bottle!

Well rounded...good red. South African reds are well showcased in this bottle!

Nov 18th, 2012

8.6

Good South African red blend...great deal for the price!

Good South African red blend...great deal for the price!

Nov 17th, 2012

7.1

James had this 8 years ago

James had this 8 years ago

Oct 9th, 2016

9.6

George had this 9 years ago

George had this 9 years ago

Dec 19th, 2014

9.7

Tamaki had this 10 years ago

Tamaki had this 10 years ago

Jul 28th, 2014