Ntsiki Biyela
Aslina Cabernet Sauvignon
Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
Dark inky purple.
Nose offers purple/black fruits, a hint of violet/floral aromas.
Palate is medium/full bodied, dry, structured tannin with a dusky, fruity character as opposed to mineral or oak derived tannin. Reads more like bitter plum skins.
Echo of floral notes in the finish.
Dark inky purple.
Nose offers purple/black fruits, a hint of violet/floral aromas.
Palate is medium/full bodied, dry, structured tannin with a dusky, fruity character as opposed to mineral or oak derived tannin. Reads more like bitter plum skins.
Echo of floral notes in the finish.
I miss sipping in Tuscany, but this is a nice cabernet sauvignon from an interesting maker
I miss sipping in Tuscany, but this is a nice cabernet sauvignon from an interesting maker
Jul 11th, 2022Deep ruby in color; cassis, graphite, and black plum on the nose; high acidity; high tannins; tastes like black cherries, boysenberries (I think), red bell pepper, and crushed gravel with a long finish.
After decanting for a little over an hour, I get baking spices, blackberries, and black plums on the nose; the tannins and acidity are still there, but a little more balanced; it tastes the same, but it is definitely better after the decant. I love this wine and how tart it is, but I know it's not for everyone. Nellie likes it with steak.
Deep ruby in color; cassis, graphite, and black plum on the nose; high acidity; high tannins; tastes like black cherries, boysenberries (I think), red bell pepper, and crushed gravel with a long finish.
After decanting for a little over an hour, I get baking spices, blackberries, and black plums on the nose; the tannins and acidity are still there, but a little more balanced; it tastes the same, but it is definitely better after the decant. I love this wine and how tart it is, but I know it's not for everyone. Nellie likes it with steak.
Deep ruby color.
Aromas of green bell pepper, soft cassis, spice.
Off-dry. Flavors of cassis, vanilla, cinnamon, black raspberry. Rich, velvety tannins. Green on the nose, fruit explosion on the palate.
Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 5/5
Finish: 4/5
Deep ruby color.
Aromas of green bell pepper, soft cassis, spice.
Off-dry. Flavors of cassis, vanilla, cinnamon, black raspberry. Rich, velvety tannins. Green on the nose, fruit explosion on the palate.
Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 5/5
Finish: 4/5
100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Notes of green pepper and oak on the nose. Cherry flavors. Big, bold, a bit harsh
100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Notes of green pepper and oak on the nose. Cherry flavors. Big, bold, a bit harsh
Feb 1st, 2023
Cacao, berry bowl, menthol, winter mint, blood, blood orange, air lift, corpuscular pull, brass chimes.
Cacao, berry bowl, menthol, winter mint, blood, blood orange, air lift, corpuscular pull, brass chimes.
Jan 10th, 2022