Mulderbosch Faithful Hound Cabernet Sauvignon

The Mulderbosch Stellenbosch Faithful Hound Red Blend 2019, hailing from South Africa, is a limited edition wine rated 91 by Wine Advocate. This red wine is a blend of 29% Cabernet Franc, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 12% Malbec, and 12% Petit Verdot. The wine showcases a deep, brooding color with a dark core and a deep mahogany rim. The aroma is inviting with ripe brambles, touches of cassis, and subtle oak spice. The palate is medium-bodied, offering complexity and elegance with a balanced structure. Subtle notes of pencil shavings, oak spice, and herbs lift the mid-palate. The wine continues to uncoil in the mouth as it glides to a graceful and lingering finish. It will continue to drink well for years to come, having rested 18 months in French oak barriques, 30% new. Drink Window 2023-2032.