2011 The Drift Cape Winemakers Guild We're Here

Estate: The Drift Farm
Region: Overberg Highlands, Overberg, Cape South Coast, South Africa
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Tasting Note:March 2, 2018

Eleventh red wine at our annual DMV South African wine tasting.

Deep and dark ruby red. Dirty cellar on the attack of the nose with dried meats, dark berries, spices and woody notes. Medium plus to heavy tannins (7.5/10) and full bodied. Love the complexity on the palate with a hint of spiciness as well as some dark sweet spices, rich cassis and burnt rubber. Long and lingering finish.

Made up of 91% Cabernet Sauvignon and 9% Petit Verdot. Aged for 24 months in 100% new French oak barrels. Only 9,600 bottles produced.

Drink Dates:

2018 till 2025.

Rating:

93 points.

Price Point:

$$ - Purchased from Wine Concepts on Kloof Street for $39.00. Average price at auction was R1,250.00 or around $124.24.

DMV South African Tasting, The Drift Farm, Cape Winemakers Guild, We're Here, Overberg, Overberg Highlands, South AfricaGreg BallingtonThe Drift Farm, Cape Winemakers Guild, CWG, We're Here, Overberg, Overberg Highlands, Cape South Coast, South Africa, 2011, Red Blend, Red Wine, DMV South African Tasting, Bruce Jack, Cult Wine, March 2018, 93 Points, $$Comment