Rustenberg

Peter Barlow Cabernet Sauvignon

9.224 ratings
9.38 pro ratings
Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
Cabernet Sauvignon
Top Notes For
John Needham CSW

2008 Great Wine, layered, old world, really great finish.

2008 Great Wine, layered, old world, really great finish.

May 1st, 2019
Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.2

Stunning find in Pennsylvania a couple months ago. If you guys do not know about the Peter Barlow bottling it is a part of Rustenberg's site specific bottlings. This is made up of 100% Cabernet Sauvignon and aged for 24 months in 64% new French oak barrels.
Super dark ruby core with garnet edges. Really stinky with some dirty cellar notes and South African funk on the nose. A bit of bacon, mushrooms and forest floor too. Balanced acidity with medium plus tannins (6.5/10) and medium plus to full bodied. Layered palate with tons of earthiness and dark berries. A touch green in the undertone. Long and dry finish. Drink till 2023.

Stunning find in Pennsylvania a couple months ago. If you guys do not know about the Peter Barlow bottling it is a part of Rustenberg's site specific bottlings. This is made up of 100% Cabernet Sauvignon and aged for 24 months in 64% new French oak barrels.
Super dark ruby core with garnet edges. Really stinky with some dirty cellar notes and South African funk on the nose. A bit of bacon, mushrooms and forest floor too. Balanced acidity with medium plus tannins (6.5/10) and medium plus to full bodied. Layered palate with tons of earthiness and dark berries. A touch green in the undertone. Long and dry finish. Drink till 2023.

1 person found it helpfulOct 3rd, 2017
Shirish Bhide

Mature rounded tannins. Perfect time to drink this bottle. Classic cassis and green bell pepper with a full peppery finish. Superb.

Mature rounded tannins. Perfect time to drink this bottle. Classic cassis and green bell pepper with a full peppery finish. Superb.

Mar 16th, 2017
Shirish Bhide

Intense aromas and color, Black fruits, licorice and fine grained well integrated tannins with a chewy finish. Near its peak form! Superb long finish.

Intense aromas and color, Black fruits, licorice and fine grained well integrated tannins with a chewy finish. Near its peak form! Superb long finish.

Jun 26th, 2016
Shirish Bhide

Outstanding cab from RSA. Cigar box and abundant black fruit. Full bodied. Top marks.

Outstanding cab from RSA. Cigar box and abundant black fruit. Full bodied. Top marks.

Jun 17th, 2015
Brash Higgins

2008 so good , Brett and steak at Africola

2008 so good , Brett and steak at Africola

Dec 5th, 2014
Howard

Heading out to Santa Barbara next month for 3 days. Can you recommend a few great vineyards to visit for a tasting? I'm a big fan of seasmoke and Paul Lato. Looks like you tried a lot of wine. Thanks.

Heading out to Santa Barbara next month for 3 days. Can you recommend a few great vineyards to visit for a tasting? I'm a big fan of seasmoke and Paul Lato. Looks like you tried a lot of wine. Thanks.

Jun 20th, 2017
Tracey Edwards

A special wine with a great story; Cab Franc qualities: earthy, structured tannins, full body, really enjoyable.

A special wine with a great story; Cab Franc qualities: earthy, structured tannins, full body, really enjoyable.

May 25th, 2015
Matthew Bull

Very nice indeed

Very nice indeed

Jun 8th, 2014
Katya Smith

Wine from Jezebel

Wine from Jezebel

Feb 9th, 2014