Niel Joubert Wines
The Reserve Collection Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon from Paarl, South Africa
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R99 nationwide
Niel Joubert Wines
Klein Simonsvlei, the home of Niel Joubert Wines lies on the slopes of the Simonsberg mountain, on the outskirts of Paarl in the Western Cape Winelands. A large wine and fruit farm it has spectacular scenery, which includes five hills and ten dams fed from a natural mountain spring. There is abundant water and enough land diversity to accommodate the successful growing of apples, pears, peaches, plums, naartjies, lemons and blueberries, in addition to grapes. It has been owned since 1898 by the Joubert family, horticulturalists and grape growers by training, and is still run hands-on by individual family members, now in the 5th generation. Such was their commitment to quality production, as well as the pride in their achievements, that the wine range was renamed Niel Joubert wines in 1994, in honour of 3rd generation patriarch, father of current owner/general manager Daan
Description
The wine's deep mahogany colour belies the burst of ripe fruit, cherry and blackcurrant on the initial aroma. The oak component on the nose is prominent but well balanced and presents as rich toasted notes. The nose is layered with savoury and tobacco undertones that emphasize its varietal typicity. As with the aroma, the palate shows cascading layers of flavours. The first sensation is savoury followed by abundance of fruit, specifically blackcurrant, plum and black cherry. The fruit component is juicy yet elegant, indicating perfect ripeness. Subtle tones of oak spice and vanilla show a well-integrated oak component. The tannins are bold, powerful, and structured and in perfect balance with the wine's acidity. The wine has finesse and a lingering and well-rounded finish.
Food Pairing
Sticky barbeque beef ribs. Herb-roasted lamb chops.
