Malu Lambert, Andy Howard MW and Roger Jones tasted 43 wines, with 1 Exceptional and 7 Outstanding.
Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon 2017: Panel tasting scores
43 wines tasted
Exceptional 1
Outstanding 7
Highly recommended 21
Recommended 14
Commended 0
Fair 0
Poor 0
Entry criteria: producers and UK agents were invited to submit their 2017 vintage red wines made from a minimum of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, and produced in the Stellenbosch WO district and/or its wards
This tasting showed off the pedigree of Cabernet Sauvignon from Stellenbosch, as well as the nuances of its top wards. The quality was high, with about two-thirds of the wines scoring above 90 points.
Cabernet is the most-planted red grape in South Africa (9,110ha in 2023: SAWIS) and the majority of plantings are in Stellenbosch. The differences can be subtle, but each delineated area has its own discernible character. The Outstanding wines were a reflection of this.
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Source : https://www.decanter.com/premium/stellenbosch-cabernet-sauvignon-2017-panel-tasting-results-533662/
