Tokara

Cabernet Sauvignon

8.832 ratings
8.62 pro ratings
Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, 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
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

8.7

The Western Cape adventure begins with dinner at our hotel after a long day of travel.

This is the entry level - everyday Cabernet for Tokara. It’s made to drink young. Tastes like a cooler climate Cabernet. Meaning, it’s not hot like Napa but, certainly warm enough to ripen Cabernet. Less intense heat with cooler nights and likely a longer fruit hang time.

The nose reveals slightly stewed; blackberries, dark cherries, black plum skin, blue fruits, black raspberries and strawberries. Dark fruit liqueur notes, very dark, rich soil, black cherry licorice/cola, granitic minerals, steeped, black fruit tea, alluvial soils, saddle-wood with dark red, purple & blue withering florals.

The body is full, lush and heavy on the palate. Soft, understated, round, velvety tannins. The structure, tension & length are big with a decent balance of fruit and earth. Stewed; blackberries, dark cherries, black plum skin, blue fruits, black raspberries and strawberries. Dark fruit liqueur notes, very dark, rich soil, leather, tobacco, good presence of wood shavings, some graphite, black cherry licorice/cola, granitic minerals, steeped, black fruit tea, alluvial & dry top soils with dark red, purple & blue withering florals. The acidity is round and nicely executed. The finish is big, rich, lush, elegant, balanced and persistent for minutes.

Photos of; the hotel restaurant and lobby, club sandwich and chicken curry.

The Western Cape adventure begins with dinner at our hotel after a long day of travel.

This is the entry level - everyday Cabernet for Tokara. It’s made to drink young. Tastes like a cooler climate Cabernet. Meaning, it’s not hot like Napa but, certainly warm enough to ripen Cabernet. Less intense heat with cooler nights and likely a longer fruit hang time.

The nose reveals slightly stewed; blackberries, dark cherries, black plum skin, blue fruits, black raspberries and strawberries. Dark fruit liqueur notes, very dark, rich soil, black cherry licorice/cola, granitic minerals, steeped, black fruit tea, alluvial soils, saddle-wood with dark red, purple & blue withering florals.

The body is full, lush and heavy on the palate. Soft, understated, round, velvety tannins. The structure, tension & length are big with a decent balance of fruit and earth. Stewed; blackberries, dark cherries, black plum skin, blue fruits, black raspberries and strawberries. Dark fruit liqueur notes, very dark, rich soil, leather, tobacco, good presence of wood shavings, some graphite, black cherry licorice/cola, granitic minerals, steeped, black fruit tea, alluvial & dry top soils with dark red, purple & blue withering florals. The acidity is round and nicely executed. The finish is big, rich, lush, elegant, balanced and persistent for minutes.

Photos of; the hotel restaurant and lobby, club sandwich and chicken curry.

Apr 20th, 2019
Phasmaster

R 134.99 liq city

Ordinary. Thin front bit of dry fruity back
Don't buy again

R 134.99 liq city

Ordinary. Thin front bit of dry fruity back
Don't buy again

May 19th, 2021
Angelique Wollerich

Kruidig.. toast chocolade..

Kruidig.. toast chocolade..

Oct 17th, 2017
Stephane Leduc

At the Outpost Lodge, Kruger Park

At the Outpost Lodge, Kruger Park

Feb 25th, 2015
Frans Helmond

Nice and crispy

Nice and crispy

Dec 8th, 2014
Sanjith Mungroo

#Tokara Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 bright red with a bouquet of vanilla spice & cassis. Full body on palate with superb fruit definition and lasting flavor. Absolute kicker

#Tokara Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 bright red with a bouquet of vanilla spice & cassis. Full body on palate with superb fruit definition and lasting flavor. Absolute kicker

Jul 13th, 2014
Jonathan Keytel

Well balanced, and gas a great buttery finish.

Well balanced, and gas a great buttery finish.

Apr 9th, 2013
Zak Kilson

Zak had this 10 years ago

Zak had this 10 years ago

May 20th, 2014
Ntobeko Ntusi

Ntobeko had this 2 years ago

Ntobeko had this 2 years ago

Jun 12th, 2022
B H
9.0

B had this 3 years ago

B had this 3 years ago

Apr 30th, 2022