David Finlayson Cab et al 2022
“The David Finlayson 2022 Cab et al. holds back nicely to offer balance and lots of dark fruit, but the wine is never overdone. In fact, it offers a charming and approachable personality that would cozy up nicely to a home-cooked meal. I love the fresh informality of the wine. Fruit is blended from across the Coastal Region, and 18,000 bottles were created.”
91 pts – The Wine Advocate
“Raspberry puree, red cherries, vanilla and nutmeg on the nose, followed by a juicy, spicy and full-bodied palate. Supple tannins. 71% cabernet sauvignon, 10% cabernet franc, 9% merlot, 5% petit verdot and 5% malbec. Drink now.”
90 pts – James Suckling
“Bordeaux blend, more open-textured in 2022 than in 2021, yet well constructed & supple, sappy dark fruit allowed full rein for satisfying drinking. Cab still leads at 71%, dashes of cab franc, merlot, malbec & petit verdot.”
89 pts, 4 stars – Platter’s South African Wine Guide
Having worked at the world famous Chateau Margaux in his early winemaking career, David fully understands the nature of making a good Bordeaux style blend. In the CAB et al, he has changed the style from a wine that needs many years to mature to a softer, plush wine that is ready to drink at a far younger age. This wine is a blend of Stellenbosch and Paarl grapes made up from juicy Cabernet Sauvignon with a splash of rich Merlot, fruity Cabernet Franc and graphite flavored Petit Verdot to back it up and broaden the flavor spectrum. Ideal to serve with robust dishes such as lamb shank or steak hollandaise. It will also pair well with vegetarian dishes such as Biryani and vegetable curry. Perfectly suited to enjoying by a warm fireplace or watching the sun go down.
