South African Cabernet Sauvignon

Wines in this tasting included at least 60% Cabernet. The panel agreed that South African Cabernets are improving, but still have a fair way to go before they can impress across all price points.

Tasted by Carolyn Bosworth-Davies (writer and educator), Edward Fancourt (wine importer and distributor, Australian Wineries), Roger Harris (wine merchant, Roger Harris Wines), Richard Kelley MW (sales director, Richards Walford), Anthony Rose (wine correspondent, The Independent), Johnson Scutt (winemaker, Bottle Green), Andrew Shaw (wine merchant, Stone Vine & Sun), Rod Smith (UK sales and marketing manager, Direct Terroir), Steven Spurrier (Decanter consultant editor), Gilbert Winfield (wine consultant, Winfield Wines), Rupert Wolheim MW (importer and retailer).

Highly Recommended

Mont du Toit, Coastal Region 2000
Intense, almost salty, porridge-like aromas. Supple mid-core, chocolatey, brambly, lovely, fresh, elegant, long and delicious. Drink now.
£14.95 C&B (key to stockists)