Flagstone 2015 Poetry Cabernet Sauvignon (W.O. Western Cape) South Africa
Availability: BCLDB Stores
Cost: $12.99 + taxes
Alcohol: 14%
Date Tasted: April 25th, 2017
Tasting Notes: A budget, South African Cabernet Sauvignon with rustic, smoky edges on the dark cherry and cola scented nose and on the otherwise, bright and juicy palate. Finishes a bit short and residual sugar levels may make protein pairing a challenge, but a solid, easy-drinking wine, worth a flyer. Drink now-2019.
- Liam Carrier ©copyright 2017 IconWines.ca
Flagstone 2012 Longitude (Western Cape) South Africa
Availability: BCLDB Stores
Cost: $13.99
Alcohol: 14%
Date Tasted: July 6th, 2014
Re-tasted: November 5th, 2015
Tasting Notes: Vibrant, intense, dark and red fruit aromas and fresh, mint-chocolate notes greet you on the nose of this well-priced, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec blend (50%, 30% and 20%, respectively) from the Western Cape. The palate is both juicy and bright with sweet, spicy plum, blackberry and cherry cola flavours balancing the mouth-watering, wild berry acidity. Finishes a bit short and residual sugar levels may make protein pairing a challenge, but a solid, easy-drinking wine, worth a flyer. Drink now-2017.
- Liam Carrier ©copyright 2015 IconWines.ca
