Stark-Condé
Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon
Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
Saturday night with Bordeaux blend from South Africa,paired with friends & their own ‘asado ( Argentine grill of chorizo, entricot, & sirloin; salad w tomato, jicama etc). Plenty of black fruits, cassis, & smokiness, all reflected in nose & palate. With air becomes quite long & elegant. Great concentration but balanced. Well done. Should I be surprised? Haven’t tasted a higher end cuvée from S Africa in eons so my data points are ancient, but yes, surprised
Saturday night with Bordeaux blend from South Africa,paired with friends & their own ‘asado ( Argentine grill of chorizo, entricot, & sirloin; salad w tomato, jicama etc). Plenty of black fruits, cassis, & smokiness, all reflected in nose & palate. With air becomes quite long & elegant. Great concentration but balanced. Well done. Should I be surprised? Haven’t tasted a higher end cuvée from S Africa in eons so my data points are ancient, but yes, surprised
Jul 21st, 2024
An excellent grill wine. Very balanced.
An excellent grill wine. Very balanced.
May 9th, 2020
Baked cranberry, cedar, French oak, blackberry. Hot and dry. Enjoyed!
Baked cranberry, cedar, French oak, blackberry. Hot and dry. Enjoyed!
Apr 27th, 2018
well balanced. Deep purplish ruby, sappy blackberry, cassis, vanilla, touch of cedar, earth. Dry, mid acidity, well grained tannin, fine bitterness. Well balanced, high cost perf. CS! ABV14%+
well balanced. Deep purplish ruby, sappy blackberry, cassis, vanilla, touch of cedar, earth. Dry, mid acidity, well grained tannin, fine bitterness. Well balanced, high cost perf. CS! ABV14%+
Oct 22nd, 2017
Velvety smooth
Very meaty and bell peppery
Violets and cherries on the palate
Stellenbosch is a hidden treasure 🥰
Velvety smooth
Very meaty and bell peppery
Violets and cherries on the palate
Stellenbosch is a hidden treasure 🥰
Last night of magic at our second home. Big and bold. Green pepper and herbs. Will go great with African food.
Last night of magic at our second home. Big and bold. Green pepper and herbs. Will go great with African food.
1 person found it helpfulNov 7th, 2018
You would not initially think this was a South African wine as it lacks the typical unique earthiness you would usually detect. Instead this has a huge cherry bouquet. It’s overwhelming initially but mellows after breathing for an hour and becomes a very respectable effort. Dark and syrupy and unique in its own right.
You would not initially think this was a South African wine as it lacks the typical unique earthiness you would usually detect. Instead this has a huge cherry bouquet. It’s overwhelming initially but mellows after breathing for an hour and becomes a very respectable effort. Dark and syrupy and unique in its own right.
1 person found it helpfulOct 9th, 2018
Deep ruby-purple color.
Aromas of cassis, blackberry leaf, hint of eucalyptus.
Dry. Flavors of cassis, tart underripe fruit, anise, peppercorn, earthy. Tart finish.
Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 3/5
Finish: 3/5
Deep ruby-purple color.
Aromas of cassis, blackberry leaf, hint of eucalyptus.
Dry. Flavors of cassis, tart underripe fruit, anise, peppercorn, earthy. Tart finish.
Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 3/5
Finish: 3/5
Great Cab. Tart Green Apple, Tobacco & leather notes. Slight black pepper spice but super drinkable and great price.
Great Cab. Tart Green Apple, Tobacco & leather notes. Slight black pepper spice but super drinkable and great price.
Dec 14th, 2022