Excelsior - Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
Price: $9.25
Sale Price: $7.99
Producer | Excelsior |
Country | South Africa |
Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon |
Vintage | 2020 |
Sku | 38320 |
Excelsior Description
VINEYARDS: Cabernet Sauvignon is the most planted variety on Excelsior, comprising 43% of all plantings. The soil is mainly limestone based, with a small portion coming from shale. The aim is to make wine that shows lots of fruit flavor and soft tannins while maintaining good structure. This is achieved via very strict canopy management to prevent shaded fruit and harvesting at optimal ripeness.
VINTAGE: This is widely regarded as the El Nino year in South Africa. The summer was hotter and riper than normal which required some adaptation in the vineyards to ensure a quality grape harvest. Grapes were harvested earlier than normal to ensure that there was freshness in the wines. The positive aspect of the drought was a very healthy crop with good concentration. The red wines from 2017 are rich and very structured.
TASTING NOTES: This crowd pleasing Cabernet – consistently named a Wine Enthusiast “Best Buy” – delivers serious bang for the buck! It displays ripe blackcurrant and dried herb characters on the nose, which are supported by spicy oak notes. The palate is smooth and soft, with appealing ripe tannins and a long finish.
FOOD PAIRING BY IN HOUSE CHEF: With the blackcurrant and dried herb character it’s a spot-on choice to pair with a juicy medium sirloin steak.