A Brooding Trio for Cabernet Connoisseurs and Red Wine Romantics

If Cabernet Sauvignon were a person, it would be tall, mysterious, and possibly in possession of a well-thumbed philosophy book and a tailored trench coat. Lucky for you, this second selection of Cabernets comes with all the intensity and none of the existential baggage.

Cabernet Sauvignon Selection #2 is a moody, structured, full-bodied lineup that’s ready to sweep you off your feet, pair with your roast, and possibly start quoting Shakespeare mid-sip.

1. The High Road Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Varietal

100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Nose

A blackcurrant symphony with cedar wood, pencil shavings, and that hauntingly handsome whiff of cigar box nostalgia

Palate

Classic and confident with layers of dark fruit, graphite, and a silky tannin structure that reads like poetry and tastes like velvet. It’s refined, it’s focused — it’s the Cabernet that remembers your birthday

Ageing Potential

8–10 years, or until someone says “cellar-worthy” with a knowing nod

Food Pairing

Beef Wellington, grilled mushrooms, or mushroom Wellington if you’re a rebel.

2. Stellenzicht Tristone Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Varietal

100% Cabernet Sauvignon

 Nose

Blackberry, plum, and earthy spice — imagine wandering through a forest with a wine glass and no responsibilities

Palate

Full-bodied with bold fruit, firm tannins, and just enough oak to make things interesting. Structured yet generous — the Cabernet version of a power suit with a soft scarf.

Ageing Potential

6–9 years, but give it an hour in a decanter and it’ll tell you all its secrets.

Food Pairing

Braaied lamb chops, roasted beetroot, or a charred steak that knows it’s showing off.

3. Grande Provence Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Franschhoek, South Africa

Varietal

100% Cabernet Sauvignon

 Nose

Black cherries, violets, and sweet tobacco wafting from the verandah of an elegant manor house at dusk.

 Palate

Smooth, structured, and dripping with finesse. Cassis, dark chocolate, and silky oak weave together in a finish that doesn’t know when to leave (and you’ll be glad it doesn’t)

Ageing Potential

7–10 years, but frankly, it’s already looking for a decanter and a dinner invitation.

Food Pairing

Pork belly, blue cheese burgers, or a decadent lasagna made with alarming attention to detail.

Why You’ll Love It

Cabernet Sauvignon Selection #2 isn’t here to mess around. It’s here to age gracefully in your cellar, steal the spotlight at dinner, and possibly make you rethink your other reds. Bold, classic, and deliciously complex, this is a selection that knows exactly what it’s doing — and does it with elegance. Warning: May cause impromptu roasts, long conversations, and accidental declarations of “This is my favourite Cabernet ever.”