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Alto Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 Bottle size: 1500ml
South Africa, Stellenbosch
R1,300
2009, as we have noted in the past, is a wine for the long term. Dense and powerful, showing dried herbs backed by powerful tannins. Drink over the next decade and buy magnums to keep well past 2030.
'From Stellenbosch’s reputed ‘Golden Triangle’, 2009 is classically structured & taut. Elegant, despite youth, with characteristic blackcurrant & subtle oak nuance. Cellarworthy table mate.' – Platter's Guide, 4*
'Fresh and juicy promise on the nose leads to cassis, earthy and savoury notes. Herbal lift adds freshness. But pure, lacy, deep and alluring. Beautiful and gravelly to end.' – Roland Peens (tasted December 2018), Wine Cellar, 93.6/100
'From Stellenbosch’s reputed ‘Golden Triangle’, 2009 is classically structured & taut. Elegant, despite youth, with characteristic blackcurrant & subtle oak nuance. Cellarworthy table mate.' – Platter's Guide, 4*
'Fresh and juicy promise on the nose leads to cassis, earthy and savoury notes. Herbal lift adds freshness. But pure, lacy, deep and alluring. Beautiful and gravelly to end.' – Roland Peens (tasted December 2018), Wine Cellar, 93.6/100
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Winemaker | Schalk van der Westhuizen |
| Alcohol | 14.5% |
| Body | Medium to full-bodied |
| Blend information | 100% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Drink to | Drink or cellar |
| Variety | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Rating | PG 4* |
| Technical analysis | RS: 1.9 g/L | TA: 6.5 g/L | PH: 3.63 |
| Producer information | Dedicated to vineyard planting and wine production since 1919, Alto has established a time-tested reputation for age-worthy, investable wines. Alto's '65 and '70 Cabernets are some of the finest SA reds we have ever tasted. Replanting virus-infected vineyards and a renewed drive on Distell's behalf to redefine its fine wine portfolio has helped get Alto back into the fine wine market. |
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FREE SHIPPING:
Available on all orders over R1,500, excluding event tickets. The expected delivery times are the same as 'Standard door-to-door' below.
STANDARD DOOR-TO-DOOR:
Shipping fees are calculated on the delivery ‘street code’ provided during checkout.
- Cape Town & surrounds: 1 – 2 working days
- Joburg, Pretoria, PE & Bloemfontein: 3 – 4 working days
- Durban & regional areas: 4 – 5 working days
COLLECTION (Cape Town only):
Orders are available for free collection at our Cape Town office only. You will be notified as soon as your order is ready for collection.
CELLARING:
Wine Cellar offers professional wine storage at our premises in Cape Town. If you are not an existing cellaring client, please view our rates and set up an account by visiting our cellaring page.
JOHANNESBURG ONR:
For this special overnight road service, orders must be placed before 13h00 SAST. The order will be delivered by the close of business the following working day.
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING:
We use a third party courier for international shipping. Please contact info@winecellar.co.za for the rates and delivery options.
