2015, The Bridge Cabernet Sauvignon, Ken Forrester
| Standard Price | Membership Price | Mix 6 or more |
|---|---|---|
| £157.00 | £110.00 | £133.50 |
At a glance
- Grape
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Region
- Stellenbosch, South Africa
- Alcohol
- 14.50%
- Body
- Full
- Acidity
- Medium
- Tannins
- Medium
- Drink
- Long (10-20 yrs)
- Pairs with
- Red Meat, Cheese, Rich & Creamy Dishes
Why this wine
Ken Forrester is best known for Chenin Blanc, which makes a serious Cabernet from him deliberately contrarian. Dense and cedar-scented from a single hillside site, with a decade of bottle age already behind it. The most expensive South African wine here, and drinking now.
Our advantages:
Description
How it tastes
Aromas of blackcurrant, cedar, and a hint of tobacco. Rich flavors of dark berries, complemented by notes of chocolate and spice, with a smooth, velvety finish.
The producer
Ken Forrester Wines, located in the heart of Stellenbosch, South Africa, is renowned for producing premium wines with a focus on Chenin Blanc and red varietals. The winery has received numerous accolades for its commitment to quality and innovation.
Food and drinking
Good with red meat, cheese and rich & creamy dishes. Drinking well now, with a decade or more ahead of it. Serve at 16–18°C.
The information on this wine is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. This information may be subject to change.