Southern Cross Reserve Escapade Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

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There are 2 user submitted reviews for this wine.

Drew rated this wine as 60/100 with the following review:

Fruity and unique but too dry a finish

Louise Wilson rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

Smoky black fruit on the nose leads to a mouth filling palate of blackberry, cassis, freshly turned earth and a hint of oak spice. The firm structure is balanced by ripe and generous fruit. Fantastic with Balderson Cheddar. Drink through 2015. Tasted Dec 2013.

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Southern Cross Reserve Escapade Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, W.O., Bottelary-Stellenbosch, South Africa: Good mouth-watering juicy acidity with balanced richness of black fruit flavours on the palate. Full-bodied and fairly smooth, though 1-2 hours decanting will help. This is a heavy hitter that will surprise and please those who love Californian cabernets. This wine is named after the astral bodies that have long guided sailors and thrilled sky gazers. This is a great price for classic Cali cab. Highly recommended. Drink: 2013-2015. 267211 13.50% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 89/100. November 9, 2013 Luscious Lamb Wine Full Review

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