NEIL ELLIS CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2013, Zuid-Afrika

The nose hits you straight away with blackberry and plum, and the palate follows through with that cherry and black pepper spice that lingers nicely. For a full-bodied cab, it’s remarkably smooth—I opened it an hour before dinner and it only got better. The 2013 vintage has aged into something reall

I’m not usually one for reds, but the black pepper spice in this full-bodied cabernet really works with a grilled steak. The plum and cherry flavors come through nicely without being too sweet.

That deep garnet color is even richer in person, and the plum and black pepper notes hit exactly as described. Pairs beautifully with a grilled steak — the full body really holds up. Already planning to grab another bottle.