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in the news » SA's leading Cabernet Sauvignon wines revealed
published on: 28 May 2012      source: The Christian Eedes Top Ten Cabernet Sauvignon
 
Christian Eedes, in partnership with Sanlam Private Investments (SPI), today revealed the results of his first annual Cabernet Sauvignon Report at an intimate event for media and industry representatives. Hosted at French Toast Tapas and Wine Bar in Bree Street, the top ten wines were revealed and guests given the opportunity to taste each one.
“Cabernet Sauvignon is a much-loved variety, and a category in which South Africa traditionally does well,” said Eedes, “it was therefore a natural choice for this report, placing more focus on the potential of this variety to produce wines that can compete with the world’s best. In addition, it is the second most widely planted variety in South Africa, making up 12% of the national vineyard at the end of 2011, yet is arguably overlooked relative to other wine styles.”

The winning wines were judged by an expert panel, chaired by Christian Eedes, with 60 carefully chosen Cabernet Sauvignon wines subjected to in-depth scrutiny of their strengths and weaknesses, and given a rating and detailed tasting note.

"The line-up was blind tasted according to the 20-point/ 5 Stars system. After the first round of judging, 14 wines were considered to have particular distinction and these went through to a second round where the panel could give them more detailed examination - out of this emerged the top 10,” Eedes explained.

Alwyn van der Merwe, director of Investments at SPI, and an associate judge in this report, said SPI was delighted to have partnered with Christian Eedes for this report and that, from an investors’ perspective, fine wine historically has served investors well and has high appeal. “As Master Wealthmakers we’re delighted to salute Master Winemakers,” said Van der Merwe. “Wine, with its long legacy of value, is part of the passion investment asset class worldwide and is likely to continue to grow in worth. The Christian Eedes Cabernet Sauvignon Report is a reference that can assist potential investors to identify top quality South African wines,” concluded Van der Merwe.

The Christian Eedes Top Ten Cabernet Sauvignon wines for 2012 are:

Five stars

1. Delaire Reserve 2009
2. De Trafford 2009
3. Graham Beck The Coffeestone 209
4. Tokara 2009

Four and a half stars

5. Cederberg Five Generations 2009
6. Rickety Bridge Paulina’s Reserve 2009
7. Stark-Condé 2009
8. Stark-Condé Three Pines 2009

Four stars

9. Kleine Zalze Family Reserve 2007
10. Louis 2008

For further information, or to download the full report visit www.sanlamprivateinvestments.co.za or www.whatidranklastnight.co.za.
 
 
Comments comments < hide 5 comments > COMMENTS add a comment
  Where have the big boys gone ...?  - Kobus Louw - 2012/05/28 07:31:21 AM
Interested to know whether all SA's top Cab's were considered, because I miss a few serious Cab Kings from this list .... ??
  who to believe - what to buy   - Marketer Marketing - 2012/05/28 09:54:07 AM
I loose track...another top 10 rating... Will wait for the 'top 10' of the 'top 10 ratings'
  farcical  - cab king - 2012/05/28 10:16:29 AM
top wines don't enter
  LIST ALL  - Barry Voges - 2012/05/28 10:55:32 AM
To have any worthwhile credibility all the entries should've been listed, as I too, see a whole lot missing here. Sadly too many "top of ...." awards starting to confuse consumers.
  Full report available on Whatidranklastnight.co.za  - Christian Eedes - 2012/05/28 02:39:57 PM
Just to let Wine.co.za users know that in compiling the report, 60 wines from 44 different producers were reviewed. Participation was by invitation only - no entry fee charged. The report can be read in full with detailed tasting notes of all 60 wines on my blog Whatidranklastnight.co.za, the relevant shortlink being: http://wp.me/pV3Wt-1hs

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