Tuesday, 18 February 2014
TN : Vilafonté Series C 2010, Paarl, South Africa
This wine is a blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, 10% Merlot, and 5% Malbec. The wine was matured for 22 months in 90% new French oak barrels and 12 months in bottle before release on 1st March 2013. Forty French oak barrels were produced.
This wine was imported by Amka Vinimport AB.
Colour : Dark red/blackberry
Aroma : Blackcurrant, herbs, milk chocolate, liqourice, oak, raspberry
Taste : Tar, blackcurrant, graphite, long liqourice finish, thick mouth-coating texture (give another two years to see if the oak flavours meld)
Alcohol : 15%
Price : 375 SEK
Systembolaget Number : 91188
Mark : A-
Website : Vilafonté
Posted by ANDY CHEESE at 18:46
Labels: Tasting Note
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