CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2019 BABYLONSTOREN
AREA OF PRODUCTION:
On the slopes of the Simonsberg Mountain between the wine-growing areas of Franschhoek, Stellenbosch and Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa.
SOIL COMPOSITION:
Klapmuts/Longlands type soils of Malmesbury shale origin.
VINIFICATION AND PRODUCTION SYSTEM:
Grapes were picked from eight different vineyard blocks.
Matured in a combination of 40% new and 60% second-
and third-fill 300 litre oak barrels for 18 months, before
being bottled and matured for three months prior to release.
ORGANOLEPTIC DESCRIPTION:
Size: 750 ml
% Alcohol: 14.5%
Unit: 12
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Grape:
cabernet sauvignon |
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Appearance:
Deep, saturated dark ruby colour. . |
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Aroma:
expressive and layered aromas of blackberry, dusty plum and elegant oak spices that waft with scents of black cherry and hints of sage blossoms
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Taste:
Medium to full-bodied, the wine explodes in the mouth with a rich, robust texture and mouthfeel that will please any Californian wine drinker, demonstrating amazing precision with a balanced structure across the mid-palate. Pairing: Bleu cheese-crusted steak with balsamic shallots, mushroom and lamb shank pot pie or short rib ragรน over pappardelle will do!
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