2015 Cape Venture Wine Lubanzi Red Rhone Blend

Estate: Cape Venture Wine

Region: Coastal Region, South Africa

Tasting Note:March 12, 2017

Medium to light ruby red. A little tight to start on the nose with some cinnamon, red berries, a little floral and a touch savory. Moderate tannins (5/10) and medium bodied. Tight berries on the palate and a bit dark too. Spiced herbs and a little perfumey, a touch green too with olives. Some dried berries and metallic notes in the medium length finish. Decent structure. Great value at only $14.99 and good intro to an affordable South African Rhone Blend in the States.

This is the inaugural vintage of the Lubanzi Red Rhone Blend. Cape Venture Wine is a socially conscious start-up that donated 50% of all profits back to the South African vineyard laborers. Made of 46% Syrah, 31% Cinsault, 20% Mourvedre and 3% Grenache from vineyards in Swartland and Paarl. Aged in stainless steel with minimal oak contact from oak staves and chips.

Drink Dates:

2017 till 2019.

Rating:

88 points.

Price Point:

$ - Retail price is $14.99.

Cape Venture Wine, Coastal Region, Lubanzi, Red Wine, Rhone Blend, South AfricaGreg Ballington2015, Cape Venture Wine, Lubanzi, Coastal Region, South Africa, Red Rhone Blend, Rhone Blend, Red Wine, Bruce Jack, Trizanne Barnard, $, 87 PointsComment