Tonight he will be commenting on the newly released Obikwa Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 which was rewarded with a 4 star rating in the latest Wine Magazine - despite having a shelf price of only R28.00! Naturally to keep the Wineplebs from exploding into a feeding frenzy and rushing off to Checkers, we thought we had better get our expert to check it out first.
Some say that he can tell the difference between Meerlust Rubicon and Four Cousines Rose blindfolded, and that he is campaigning for all crash helmets to come with a straw ... All we know is that he's called The Swig!
And he's off, raising the glass to his visor to take note of the nose - all ripe red fruit.
Then its onto the palate where the frutiness is complemented by some characteristic Cabernet cigar flavours. The mid palate seems to lack some weight but The Swig seems satisfied with the mouthfeel.
Quickly on to the finish, and here again this is a satisfying Cabernet that leaves a few lingering flavours but overall just cannot compete with some of the great Cabernet's around at the moment.
However, at less than 28 bucks a bottle, lets not get all ponsy and snobbish.
So, the final verdict is - a great wine to bring out at the braai and one which will stand up to a lot more expensive stuff. Outstanding at the end of a long evening when your mates are calling for nothing but the best.
