It was Dutch explorer Pieter Cruythoff who stumbled upon the Riebeek Valley in 1661
the periphery has a defined acidity that maintains a level of freshness throughout the trajectory of the wine and finishes clean with tart red fruit and floral notes
which is perfectly suitable for an appetiser or to accompany a platter of cold meats
Aroma: Intense and complex with fruity notes
with an underlying complexity that evolves with each sip
Lancaster Estate - Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Alexander Valley 2008 (750ml) Trebiano It was Dutch explorer PieterCritical Acclaim 94 points Wine Advocate The 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate bursts from the glass with blackberries, cassis, grilled herbs, smoke and licorice, all of which are beautifully woven together. This ripe juicy Cabernet presents an exotic, super ripe profile balanced by a firm sense of structure. Not a bad combination, to say the least. Freshly cut flowers, mint and licorice are layered into the energetic, vibrant finish. (AG)