Graham Beck The Game Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Graham Beck The Game Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

This week’s wine is a great example of what comes out of South Africa. Graham Beck The Game Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2014. This is the last year Graham Beck Winery will have made still wine. From that point on sparkling wine became their focus. In 2010 Graham passed away and the wineries were reorganized and properties sold. The Game Reserve line of wines came about when Graham started a private nature preserve to save the Flora and Fauna of the region. Right now there are no less than 13,500 Hectares of land set aside now called the Rooiberg Breede River Conservancy by Graham Beck Estates and their neighbors.

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Aerial view of the Breede River Valley and its intensive viticulture and high mountains 

The Robertson Region of the Breede River Valley

The Beck property is located in the lust Karoo ecosystem which is part of the Cape Floral System of the Western Cape. The climate is very similar to that of the Champagne region of France. This property is located on some of the riches limestone deposits in the Western Cape.

The Cape Leopard

The cape leopard is one of Africa’s big 5 Animals. The Cape Leopard is one of the subspecies of the leopard. This cat is critical to the sustainability of other species in the area. Graham Beck Wines decided to dedicate this portfolio of wines.

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What I found

I gave this wine plenty of time to open and find the proper temperature. The color is of perfect clarity with nice clear edges with legs that are pronounced. This wine has a luscious aroma of dark berry’s and plum with a bit of oak. On the palate, juicy red fruit, and leather upfront with firm Tannins. This is a well balanced full-bodied red with a great long finish. 13.5% alcohol content. I need to see if I can find more of this one. This has to be one of the finest Cab’s I have had in a long time. I highly recommend it if you can find it. Great value at $16.99.

I hope everyone has a great week, stay safe. Until the next time

Lew