Vilafonté

Series C Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.310 ratings

9.24 pro ratings

Paarl, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa

Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec

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

Top Notes For

9.4

Guelor had this 10 years ago

Guelor had this 10 years ago

1 person found it helpfulJan 17th, 2015

9.1

Very dark brooding wine, lots of deep bramble up front, good structure and smooth finish. Very tight on opening the bottle, needs decanting and at least 2-3 hrs to breath before drinking.

Very dark brooding wine, lots of deep bramble up front, good structure and smooth finish. Very tight on opening the bottle, needs decanting and at least 2-3 hrs to breath before drinking.

1 person found it helpfulOct 20th, 2014

9.2

Blaine had this 10 years ago

Blaine had this 10 years ago

1 person found it helpfulJul 30th, 2014

Eduardo Bolaños

Sommelier Terroni Downtown LA

8.6

Eduardo had this 10 years ago

Eduardo had this 10 years ago

1 person found it helpfulJul 10th, 2014

Christy Canterbury MW

Master of Wine

9.7

V possibly the most exciting #Bordeaux blend I've ever tasted from #SouthAfrica via @vilafonte @bollewbroadbent

V possibly the most exciting #Bordeaux blend I've ever tasted from #SouthAfrica via @vilafonte @bollewbroadbent

1 person found it helpfulMay 11th, 2014

President VinConnect

9.4

2010 vintage. Big and ripe on the palate. Initial flavor a is dark fruit and chocolate, but through the finish turns a little more red with some tart drying notes. While hedonistic and delicious, this didn't yet show the added complexity that would make it truly exceptional...

2010 vintage. Big and ripe on the palate. Initial flavor a is dark fruit and chocolate, but through the finish turns a little more red with some tart drying notes. While hedonistic and delicious, this didn't yet show the added complexity that would make it truly exceptional...

Jun 27th, 2015

Alvaro Bustillos

9.3

Ypo hbs

Ypo hbs

Jan 22nd, 2020

9.0

Decent bottle bought at Coq D'Argent in London.

Decent bottle bought at Coq D'Argent in London.

Apr 20th, 2016

9.8

Incredible wine. Soft beyond belief. Get your hands on this.

Incredible wine. Soft beyond belief. Get your hands on this.

Apr 7th, 2015

9.0

Graeme had this 9 years ago

Graeme had this 9 years ago

Nov 7th, 2015