Warwick, First Lady Cabernet Sauvignon, Stellenbosch

Warwick · Coastal Region › Stellenbosch › South Africa

Red · Cabernet Sauvignon

Critics

85 /100

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professional

Vintages

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Reviews

85.0

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Oog: Helder, vol, granaat rood, kleine doorzichtigheid, gem. meniscus en viscoseteit, veel licht gekleurde tranen. Neus: zuiver en gematigd, secundeire aroma's van kreupelhout, herfst, eik, thee, rokerig, laurier, nootmuskaat, kruidnagel en peper. Na het decanteren ook nog cassis en kersen. Mond: zuren en molligheid +1, tannines niet meer waar te nemen. Soepel tot milde wijn met korte afdronk en beter niet langer bewaren. Wijn was lekkerder 2 jaar geleden.

2011 vintage

distinctly south African, dry cloves and spiced cherries.

2011 vintage

Tabasco mushroom earthy nose. Dark intensity. Cherry sweat earthy. Soft tannic finish of twigs. Very subtle in all these making a very nice wine. Vanilla undertones and dark berries. Complex and varied across sips. Like a very rich Pinot.

2011 vintage

Light, fruity, cherry cab with very few tannins. feel couple years will softern fruit and balance this wine more

2011 vintage

This is in a perfect place - beautiful pure black fruit, subtle tannin, long finish with a hint of spice and clove. Wow, this has shown amazing improvement from earlier bottles even though it is not made for the long haul.

2007 vintage

Liked this a lot! Served with prime rib. Very clean, no allergic reaction.

2011 vintage

This was a big step up from the last bottle. Rich, warm mouth filling, cloves and a long spicy finish. Delicious.

2007 vintage

dark fruit, spice, soft tannins.

2008 vintage

Pretty much like the previous bottle. Still drinking ok but no discernible development in complexity. Sweet stewed black fruit. Liquorice. Lots of alcohol. Stalky.

2007 vintage

Quite a decent south african with a hint of cloves alongside the dark fruit.

2007 vintage

Sombre. Sec mais pas trop, tanin prononces mais pas apres. Sensiblement acide. Fruit rouge, légèrement fumé, assez boisé. Bon mais exceptionnel. Pour viandes rouge ou rosées.

2008 vintage

Dark color, light fruity nose. Fairly well balanced with light tannins and lots of bright cherry & a light peppery finish. Medium to short finish, it was better after some air. Drinking well now, drink sooner rather than later.

2008 vintage

Nothing much there. Some fruit mixed with alcohol and element of funk. Not to my likeing but drinkable.

2007 vintage

Opaque burgundy color. Forward cherry, blackberry, fig, and smokey nose. Front is smoked, stewed, dark fruits. Good complexity and structure. Sweet tannins, spice, pronounced smokey goodness finish. A very different cab compared to typical CA cabs, but I.m enjoying the change.

2008 vintage

Some black fruit coming through, but tight even after decanting... slightly dry on the finish, not too big... acceptable for a Cab at its price point.

2007 vintage

Tasted non blind. Garnet, perhaps dark garnet color in the glass, slightly cloudy looking. Nose of boysenberry, currants, plums and Grape aid. Flavors of berries, maybe a bit of cherry on the slightly short finish. Light to medium acidity, light to medium tannins, light to medium body. I'd drink now. 88?

2008 vintage

Dense purple colour. Bright ripe fruit nose. Palate was quite confected and jammy. Not really to my personal liking, but drinkable.

2007 vintage

Rich purple in the glass the nose shows plenty of black fruit with a little herbaceous character. The palate is supple and smooth with only the slightest hint of burnt rubber on the finish. Good value!

2007 vintage