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Vilafonté Series C Red (Paarl)
South Africa
Fact sheet
- Type
- Other
- Grape
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
- Country
- South Africa
- Appellation
- Paarl
- Alcohol
- 15%
- Body
- full
- Acidity
- medium
- Tannin
- high
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
carne de cordeiro · bife grelhado · queijo curado · risoto com cogumelos · carnes de caça · churrasco
Rated vintages
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2021
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2020
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2019
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2018
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2017
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2016
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2015
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201491 pts
At present, the wood dominates the nose and mouth of this lush, creamy wine. It's brimming with notes of cedar, sweet spice and bittersweet cocoa powder that ride atop the baked cherry and raspberry fruit. The mouthfeel is smooth and plush, with velvety tannins and lingering dry…
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201391 pts
Dense, dark and brooding, this forward wine isn't shy about it's powerful black-fruit core or ample woody spice. There's a pleasant mentholated lift to the nose and mouth that help to elevate the wine's inherent richness, with ample tannins and medium acidity lending structure t…
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201294 pts
A blend of 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Malbec, 19% Merlot and 7% Cabernet Franc, spicy aromas of leather, black pepper, savory herbs, licorice and Mexican chocolate lead the nose. It's grounded by a solid fruit core of blackberry, boysenberry and mulberry fruit, lending a suppor…