2010 Vilafonte Series C
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The 2010 Series C was a “textbook” season according to the winemaker. A blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and 5% Malbec, aged for 22 months in 90% French oak, it has a succinct, intense, blackberry and cassis nose with a subtle note of seaweed developing below the surface. The palate is very well balanced. There is such good density to this Vilafonte, allied with a symmetry that I do not think had been realised up until this point. There is a dash of white pepper toward the finish and very long finish. You could actually drink this now, though I would prefer to leave this for another 5 to 6 years.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Neal Martin, Wine Advocate
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Lively, sinewy nose and manages to handle its alcohol pretty well though there is a suggestion of malted milk and it’s pretty tough and chewy on the end. A bit hot on the end. (JR)
About the producer
Based in Paarl, Vilafonté was created by two leading Californian consultants, Zelma Long and Dr Phil Freese, with South African native Mike Ratcliffe. Today its Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot blends are some of the country’s most respected – and highest rated.
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Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec/ Auxerrois / Cot
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