Following on from the award-winning 2020 vintage, the 2021 Cederberg Cabernet Sauvignon exhibits brilliant dark, brooding fruit, plump black cherries and black fruit pastilles on the nose. The fruit comes through on the palate in layers of vibrancy and complexity, impressive for such a youthful wine. The palate is succulent, with the fruit and subtle wood treatment creating a superb silky mouthfeel, chalky tannins and a lingering aftertaste. This is a fine, cool-climate Cabernet Sauvignon that is drinking beautifully now but will improve with grace and elegance over a few years in the bottle
As a food-pairing partner, Cabernet Sauvignon wants to be king. Due to its high tannin structure, keeping it simple is recommended. It remains the very best partner for a juicy rump steak, preferably cooked ‘rare’ and straight off the grill, or a roast leg of lamb with rosemary. Also pairs brilliantly with hard aged cheeses such as parmesan or vintage cheddar. If you keep it simple, Cabernet will keep the chef’s crown on your head.