Arabella, Cabernet Sauvignon, Western Cape
Arabella · Western Cape › South Africa
Critics Average score from professional wine critics and publications.
85
/100
Reviews
8
professional
Vintages
No vintages
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Community Reviews
99
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85.3
Avg Score
91
Highest
Taster #1064
· Jul 11, 2023
[4/5] A decent table wine. A little rough around the edges for about 24 hours after opening, even with decanting for 2 hours. The initial slight cheap taste lessened significantly and it was much more palatable. Definitely more sugar than is necessary. However, if you don't want to savor the wine, this is perfectly drinkable. I was watching some TV and let the wine flavor be in the background. The berry and plum linger well enough to provide a good …
2019 vintage
Taster #4240
· Oct 4, 2022
82/100
It's overly processed, a touch too sweet, and lacks structure -the latter perhaps due to being a bit past prime (it was cellared at 70F). What little tannins it had have fallen away and that which remains is a brief echo of the dark berries and vanilla on the nose and mid palate. All that said, it is working just fine with this pizza. An adequate table wine.
2019 vintage
Taster #8395
· Jan 27, 2022
80/100
Bof. Did not like it so much
2019 vintage
Taster #5756
· Jul 12, 2019
86/100
Drinking very nicely, has definitely improved with age, and makes me wish I had more of this vintage! Serving with a bbq, should be just right.
2012 vintage
Taster #5424
· Sep 30, 2014
86/100
Light body, but decent full flavor, jammy, very nice cab flavor
2012 vintage
Taster #5732
· Jan 5, 2014
85/100
A light and fruity cab, with medium body, and medium finish. Not as robust as I would have expected from a cab, but not as expensive as most either - A good value.
2012 vintage
Taster #0575
· Dec 15, 2013
83/100
Was a little light for a cab (in fruit and body), but okay otherwise. I have a few more bottles and will see if they are different.
2012 vintage
Taster #5768
· Nov 8, 2013
89/100
Bang for the buck! Blackcurrant aromas, this full-bodied wine is a mouthful of juicy plum flavours.
2012 vintage
Taster #6656
· Aug 8, 2013
91/100
A very nice Cabernet Sauvignon. Good fruit and spice. Well balanced without being overly tannic.
2012 vintage