Allesveloren Cabernet Sauvignon
28/06/08 19:17 Filed in: Wine,
n'stuff...
I’m talking about South Africa, which personally I think rivals some of the best reds Australia has to offer.
First named in 1704 the farm began producing wine a century later.
The version of the Cabernet Sauvignon I tried is the 2005 vintage and it is a rather nice drop. Personally I don’t think it’s quite as good as the Nederberg range but so far I have only tried a single bottle from Allesverloren, whereas I’ve tried many from Nederberg.
This Cab Sav. is a dark red as you’d expect with a fantastic bouquet. I can detectect a sweet, smokey cigar box smell that is wonderful.
The taste covers the tongue and is full bodied with a touch of wood.
Personally I think this would go well with steak and pepper sauce, but would also go well with strong game or fowl.
Unfortunately Allesveloren don’t export to Australia at the moment, but they will arrange to send you a bottle, carton, or more if you wish.
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