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Gabrielskloof The Blend 2023

Tasting Notes

Blend: 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Malbec, 10% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc, 9% Petit Verdot

Graphite, mulberry and cassis lead on the nose ahead of damson, lavender and eucalyptus leaf. The palate is plush and generous, with a density of black and red fruits supported by the gentle sweet-spice of oak and grippy tannins. The finish is long and dry, with a licorice-like savoriness.

Winery: Gabrielskloof
Varietal: Red Blend
SKU: GABRED2023 Categories: ,
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Gabrielskloof Red Blend 2023

$19.99

Awards/Reviews

91 pts James Suckling Aug 2025
This silky red has aromas of chocolate, violets and sweet black plums. It’s soft and caressing, full-bodied, with ripe tannins and a creamy finish. 62% cabernet sauvignon, 10% malbec, 10% merlot, 9% cabernet franc and 9% petit verdot. Drink now or hold.

4 ½ Stars 2026 John Platter’s South African Wine Guide
62% cab with 4 others black Bordeaux grapes. 23 (90 pts) sleek & supple, with classic Xmas cake, tealeaf & graphite notes. Layered, rich & structured, it had house-style natural ferment, 18 months in seasoned barrique, like 22.

88 pts Wine Spectator March 2026
A compact red, with chewy tannins, this shows a dark core of roasted plum and blackberry fruit layered with a fragrant overtone of sweet tobacco, smoke and paprika. Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Best after 2027.

Winemaker Notes

The vision at Gabriëlskloof is to produce fine wines that reflect the complexity, richness and diversity of their unique terroir. They strive to do this in the most environmentally friendly way possible, showing respect for their region’s biodiversity at all times.

Their soils do not allow for high yields and all the vineyards on the property have been tended to with the utmost care since day one. All vineyard work is done by hand and sustainability takes precedence in every decision made in the vineyard.

Head winemaker Peter-Allan Finlayson is the son of legendary winemaker Peter Finlayson of Bouchard Finlayson and is an accomplished winemaker in his own right thanks to Crystallum, which focuses on single vineyard expressions of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. At Gabriëlskloof, he endeavors to produce sustainably farmed wines with minimal intervention in the cellar that capture the sunshine and cold Atlantic breezes which exemplify Walker Bay. Increasingly important to many wineries in South Africa, Gabriëlskloof also places great emphasis on running an ethical business that both fairly employs and uplifts the surrounding community.

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