Cabernet Sauvignon 1990

Provenance

This lot comes from the late Harold Eedes, who served as Managing Director of Wine Magazine for nine years. A highly respected and much-loved figure in the South African wine industry, Harold assembled a thoughtful collection that includes a number of mature Bordeaux wines. The wines have been professionally stored under temperature-controlled conditions at Brice & Burnett since acquisition.

Critics Ratings

"In a wide optimum drinking window, the ’90 holds generous, rich dark fruit in its core, broadened by the typical pencil lead and cigar box, with subtle hints of dried herbs adding further interest. Wonderfully integrated and harmonious, the palate is silky and fine, but with sufficient stuffing for further keeping.” – Higgo Jacobs, 95/100 (March 2026)

100% Cabernet. These generally sturdy, long-lived cabernets, deriving richness and power - rather than smooth elegance - from excellent, mature vines and consistent cellar treatment … 1990 surprisingly good - though more one-dimensional - for the vintage.' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 1994, 4*