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Compagniesdrift, Cabernet Merlot, Western Cape, 2022
A very good Stellenbosch Cabernet-Merlot that has more than a nod in style to Bordeaux’s right bank. Medium-bodied with blackcurrant and spice from the Cabernet and plums and raspberries from the Merlot. Lovely dark core of fruit but lifted... Read More
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ColourRed
RegionWestern Cape
GrowerCompagniesdrift
Grape VarietyCabernet Sauvignon & Merlot
Vintage2024
ABV13%
Bottle75cl
CodeCPD622
Cabernet Sauvignon
The most prestigious red grape?
Origins
- Bordeaux region, as a natural cross of Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Franc (established 1997 by DNA analysis)
- Was known as Vidure or Petit-Vidure
- Spread throughout left bank of Bordeaux, supplanting white grapes
Characteristics
- Fairly easy to grow: hardy, buds...
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Compagniesdrift, Cabernet Merlot, Western Cape, 2022
A very good Stellenbosch Cabernet-Merlot that has more than a nod in style to Bordeaux’s right bank. Medium-bodied with blackcurrant and spice from the Cabernet and plums and raspberries from the Merlot. Lovely dark core of fruit but lifted and fresh too, 7 months in 300 litre cask has added depth and weight. Very well balance and food-friendly. Claret lovers take note, particularly of the modest 13% alcohol. Now–2028
However beautiful the Cape winelands are one is never too far away from a reminder of the economic and social realities of modern South Africa, which makes businesses like the community-owned Compagniesdrift all the more important. Founded in 2015 Compagniesdrift was launched by farm workers with ties to leading Stellenbosch wine properties Meerlust, Vriesenhof and Ken Forester. The initial focus was a logistics business helping small wineries to store and distribute their wines. The next step was to launch their own wines made by renowned Meerlust winemaker Altus Treurnicht.
Great choice of good-value wines in the January sales. The website is really easy to use to make up an order. Delivery, as is often the case, was within 24 hours and, as usual, was well-packed.Read More
I've bought a couple of cases recently, and many more in years gone by, and have really enjoyed their selection. They have a good range of interesting wines from some classic and some more…Read More
Judging by the wines I have had, someone is doing a very good job in selecting the wines to put before the public, and at a very fair price. Delivery from online purchases as also been quick and…Read More
Great company with good service and good prices. Highly recommended.Read More
One of my favourite independents. Been enjoying these special wines for more than 10 years. Always interesting choices, and always great value in the sales!Read More
This was yet another quick and painless transaction, as I have come to expect from SV&S.Read More
