Warwick Estate
The Blue Lady Cabernet Sauvignon
Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
January 2024. Just received 4 bottles, couldn’t wait to taste. Although young, this is a beautiful, complex, full bodied wine. What Jakob said about the 2017, below. Drinks well now. Hoping to wait a few years to see how it develops.
January 2024. Just received 4 bottles, couldn’t wait to taste. Although young, this is a beautiful, complex, full bodied wine. What Jakob said about the 2017, below. Drinks well now. Hoping to wait a few years to see how it develops.
Jan 27th, 2024
Medium to deep purple, the 2018 Blue Lady Cabernet Sauvignon offers pungent aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, blueberry, black plum, menthol, toast and charred wood. While the wood currently dominates nose and palate, this wine clearly appeals to drinkers appreciating power and concentration over finesse and elegance. Full-bodied, juicy and with ripe, polished tannins, the finish is long and slightly hot. Drink now until 2035.
Medium to deep purple, the 2018 Blue Lady Cabernet Sauvignon offers pungent aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, blueberry, black plum, menthol, toast and charred wood. While the wood currently dominates nose and palate, this wine clearly appeals to drinkers appreciating power and concentration over finesse and elegance. Full-bodied, juicy and with ripe, polished tannins, the finish is long and slightly hot. Drink now until 2035.
Nov 27th, 2022This is starting to get interesting (cf the 2017 I just tasted ). A noticeably rich purple colour, powerful fruit on the nose, velvety but with bags of tannin on the finish. Still young
This is starting to get interesting (cf the 2017 I just tasted ). A noticeably rich purple colour, powerful fruit on the nose, velvety but with bags of tannin on the finish. Still young
Jun 16th, 2022Lots of fruit but plenty of tannin, too. Could drink now but running a bit hot at the moment
Lots of fruit but plenty of tannin, too. Could drink now but running a bit hot at the moment
Jun 16th, 2022Warm & elegant with blueberries & cassis, a fresh whiff of violets plus an attractive earthy-herby tone in the background.
On the palate this is fresh with pure fruit, velvety, mouth coating tannins and a minty accent toward the long finish. The 14.5% alc is impeccably integrated.
This is pure hedonistic drinking pleasure, without overdoing it and retaining a elegant frame. A perfect match for a flank steak in black pepper sauce.
Warm & elegant with blueberries & cassis, a fresh whiff of violets plus an attractive earthy-herby tone in the background.
On the palate this is fresh with pure fruit, velvety, mouth coating tannins and a minty accent toward the long finish. The 14.5% alc is impeccably integrated.
This is pure hedonistic drinking pleasure, without overdoing it and retaining a elegant frame. A perfect match for a flank steak in black pepper sauce.
2015 is still a bit young, lots of fruit but running a little hot
2015 is still a bit young, lots of fruit but running a little hot
Mar 6th, 2021
Very good Cabernet Sauvignon, unassuming, natural, not overly enhanced, just right! Very good discovery!
Very good Cabernet Sauvignon, unassuming, natural, not overly enhanced, just right! Very good discovery!
Feb 4th, 2019
Red fruit, leather, tobacco. Nice acidity and deep ruby color. Delicious!
Red fruit, leather, tobacco. Nice acidity and deep ruby color. Delicious!
Apr 4th, 2016Amazing wine, delicate, beautiful
Amazing wine, delicate, beautiful
Jan 8th, 2015