Taaibosch Crescendo 2020
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A blend of 60% cabernet franc, 30% merlot, 10% cabernet sauvignon, maintaining the estate`s reputation for, and commitment to, the cabernet franc grape. A little over 30% new oak - medium toast - has already melded beautifully with the smooth-textured, lush, dark berry fruit. No Cape blockbuster, this is an elegant, restrained yet captivating wine, with fine tannins and the promise of graceful development in bottle.
The price of Taaibosch has gone up by 25%, but it's still a comparative bargain in its peer group. A red that has established an enviable reputation in just three vintages, this sings of its site on the corner of the Helderberg. Partnering Cabernet Franc with 26% Merlot and 9% Cabernet Sauvignon, it's another triumph from Schalk-Willem Joubert. Elegant, detailed and refreshing, it's a wine that doesn't seem to be trying too hard, with graphite, fynbos and sea breeze aromas, subtle 30% new wood and a layered palate of fresh herbs, cassis and black cherry. 2025-2035 Tim Atkin MW, timatkin.com (September 2023)
