Beautiful purple colour, deep nose of dark berries, herbs, pencil shavings and cassis. Powerful tannins, give backbone and grip to the palate. The dark berries for the initial nose carry through onto the palate, with notes of oak and crème de cassis. The finish is long, dry and powerful. What's in ...show more
Trends
“Greg Sherwood MW rates the 2017 95/100, a classical, terroir-driven Simonsberg-Stellenbosch Cabernet: violets, fresh cedar, lead-pencil and spicy black fruit with signature iodine and graphite. The palate is rich yet elegant - inky black plum, blueberry and cherry with bright, harmonious acidity and refined creamy tannins. Cool, suave and classy; drink from release over 10-15+ years (per Greg Sherwood MW).”
Read full review on Greg Sherwood MW →“Named a Top 10 wine in Winemag's blind-tasted Prescient Cabernet Sauvignon Report 2025, the 2022 scored 94/100 - placing this single-region Simonsberg-Stellenbosch Cabernet (14 percent ABV) among the country's best. Judged blind by a three-person panel, so the score reflects peer consensus rather than one palate (per Winemag).”
“Wine Enthusiast scored the 2019 at 93/100 in a blind tasting: a spicy, peppercorn-led nose with dark cherry, plum and vanilla, then a full-bodied palate with vibrant acidity and firm tannins backing layers of plum, cherry and blackberry. Dried herbs and well-integrated oak round it out - a balanced, well-made Stellenbosch Cabernet that finishes on oak spice (per Wine Enthusiast).”
Common questions about this product, answered.
How many bottles are in this Warwick Blue Lady pack, and what size are they?
This is a full case of 6 bottles, each 750ml (standard wine size), so 4.5 litres in total. It's the same wine in every bottle, sold as a case rather than singles, which is why it's listed as 6 x 750ml. Buying by the case is the usual way to get a better per-bottle price on an estate red like this. If you only want one bottle, look for a single-750ml listing instead, as this product ships as the full six-pack. — PriceJive
What grape and style is The Blue Lady, and where is it from?
The Blue Lady is a single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon made by Warwick Wine Estate on the slopes of the Simonsberg mountain in the Simonsberg-Stellenbosch ward, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa. It was the first wine Warwick made, back in 1984 (originally released as 'La Femme Bleu'). It is a dry, full-bodied red matured in French oak. Reviewers describe firm tannins with dark fruit (plum, cherry, blackberry), so expect a structured, savoury Cabernet rather than a soft or sweet style. — PriceJive
What is the alcohol content? The listing shows 0.15%.
The 0.15% figure is a catalogue data error, not the real strength. The Blue Lady is a full-strength red wine, with recent vintages reported at roughly 14% to 14.5% alcohol by volume (for example 14.5% for 2017 and 2019, 14% for 2020). It is not a low- or no-alcohol wine. If you need the exact figure for the bottle you receive, check the back label of that specific vintage, as the strength varies slightly year to year. — PriceJive
What should I serve it with, and can it be cellared?
As a full-bodied, tannic Cabernet Sauvignon, it pairs classically with red meat, lamb, aged or grilled steak and hearty winter dishes. The firm tannins also work well with mature cheeses. It can be enjoyed now, ideally decanted, but its structure rewards keeping, and reviewers note it has good aging potential, so well-stored bottles can develop further over several years. How long depends on the vintage, so check the bottle year; an older vintage will be more ready to drink than a recent release. — PriceJive