Rustenberg
Peter Barlow Cabernet Sauvignon
Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
2008 Great Wine, layered, old world, really great finish.
2008 Great Wine, layered, old world, really great finish.
May 1st, 2019
Stunning find in Pennsylvania a couple months ago. If you guys do not know about the Peter Barlow bottling it is a part of Rustenberg's site specific bottlings. This is made up of 100% Cabernet Sauvignon and aged for 24 months in 64% new French oak barrels.
Super dark ruby core with garnet edges. Really stinky with some dirty cellar notes and South African funk on the nose. A bit of bacon, mushrooms and forest floor too. Balanced acidity with medium plus tannins (6.5/10) and medium plus to full bodied. Layered palate with tons of earthiness and dark berries. A touch green in the undertone. Long and dry finish. Drink till 2023.
Stunning find in Pennsylvania a couple months ago. If you guys do not know about the Peter Barlow bottling it is a part of Rustenberg's site specific bottlings. This is made up of 100% Cabernet Sauvignon and aged for 24 months in 64% new French oak barrels.
Super dark ruby core with garnet edges. Really stinky with some dirty cellar notes and South African funk on the nose. A bit of bacon, mushrooms and forest floor too. Balanced acidity with medium plus tannins (6.5/10) and medium plus to full bodied. Layered palate with tons of earthiness and dark berries. A touch green in the undertone. Long and dry finish. Drink till 2023.
No expense spared here on either the quality of fruit or the oak. Not really a 'Meritage' as seemingly 100% Cabernet Sauvignon but full, rich and complete with no need for other blending components. A delicious & elegant wine and probably the Cape's best of this style.
No expense spared here on either the quality of fruit or the oak. Not really a 'Meritage' as seemingly 100% Cabernet Sauvignon but full, rich and complete with no need for other blending components. A delicious & elegant wine and probably the Cape's best of this style.
May 31st, 2017
Mature rounded tannins. Perfect time to drink this bottle. Classic cassis and green bell pepper with a full peppery finish. Superb.
Mature rounded tannins. Perfect time to drink this bottle. Classic cassis and green bell pepper with a full peppery finish. Superb.
Mar 16th, 2017Intense aromas and color, Black fruits, licorice and fine grained well integrated tannins with a chewy finish. Near its peak form! Superb long finish.
Intense aromas and color, Black fruits, licorice and fine grained well integrated tannins with a chewy finish. Near its peak form! Superb long finish.
Jun 26th, 2016Outstanding cab from RSA. Cigar box and abundant black fruit. Full bodied. Top marks.
Outstanding cab from RSA. Cigar box and abundant black fruit. Full bodied. Top marks.
Jun 17th, 2015
2008 so good , Brett and steak at Africola
2008 so good , Brett and steak at Africola
Dec 5th, 2014
Great nose. Already drinkable. Opening well. Rounded. Good wood. Will mature for years to come. Great South African Cabernet.
Great nose. Already drinkable. Opening well. Rounded. Good wood. Will mature for years to come. Great South African Cabernet.
Mar 14th, 202316.5/20 (90/100) Аромат спелых ягод черники и чёрной смородины, макового зерна и шоколада. Тельное с высокой кислотностью и интенсивными, вяжущими танинами. Мощно, даже грубовато.
16.5/20 (90/100) Аромат спелых ягод черники и чёрной смородины, макового зерна и шоколада. Тельное с высокой кислотностью и интенсивными, вяжущими танинами. Мощно, даже грубовато.
Nov 29th, 2018
Bell pepper and pyrazines dominate. Edgy, drying tannins. See if it opens up.
Bell pepper and pyrazines dominate. Edgy, drying tannins. See if it opens up.
Oct 28th, 2018