Reviews & Ratings

2013 Vilafonte South African (Red Blend) "Series C"

Winery: Vilafonte

Vintage: 2013

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Series C"

Wine Category: South African (Red Blend)

Grape blend: 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc & 8% Malbec

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Coastal Region

State or country: South Africa

Price: $95

Cases produced: 833

KWG Score: 92.3 (based on 6 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Excellent (94)

Review date: January 11, 2018

Wine Review: This very dark ruby colored red blend from South Africa is Excellent. It opens with an attractive boysenberry bouquet with a hint of blueberry. On the palate, this wine is full bodied, balanced and juicy. The flavor profile is a delicious black cherry and boysenberry blend with hints of oak and blueberry. The finish is dry and its well-managed tannins are very very extended. This impressive wine should be paired with a well-marbled ribeye. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: 2013 is a vintage of great substance. The wine exhibits an incredible deep red-black color. Captivating mineral notes are present with blackcurrant preserve, liquorice, espresso roast and wet pebbles distinguishing the complex aromas and bouquet. On the palate, it shows great focus, a very well balanced tannin structure and beautiful density, contributing to an expected and extended cellaring potential for this wine.

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