Virtual Wine Tasting Clip: Porcupine Ridge Cabernet Sauvigno
July 29th, 2010
Wine Tasting Clip of Porcupine Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, from the Virtual Wine Tasting Event, ‘Christmas in London’ held on 02 Dec 2006.
WINE: Porcupine Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
VINTAGE: 2005
PRODUCER: Boekenhoutskloof
GRAPES: Cabernet Sauvignon
REGION: Franschhoek
COUNTRY: South Africa
ONE WORD: Intense
TASTING: Focused, with textbook varietal flavors of black currant and tobacco, followed by a smooth, smoky finish.
FOOD MATCH: Main Course Option 1 – Roast Turkey with crackling pork belly, roast root vegetables, chestnut stuffing, bread sauce and steamed seasonal greens.
Duration : 0:2:38
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