BabylonstorenCabernet Sauvignon 2023

Product code: 23516
£17.90 inc VAT
Country
Country: South Africa
Region
Region: Western Cape
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14.00%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
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Country
Country: South Africa
Region
Region: Western Cape
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14.00%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Taste Profile

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

Tasting Note

Intense plum colour with a vibrant ruby edge. Opening with rich, dark berry fruit at its core and a savoury edge of wild herbs, graphite and cedar. The wine is dense and brooding with plump blackcurrant fruit moderated by a backbone of fine-grained, grippy tannins, creating lovely tension and succulence. Beautifully balanced and stylish taste with classic cultivar expression. The savoury finish is long and satisfying.

Product Notes

Babylonstoren Cabernet Sauvignon wine is a charming masterpiece from the celebrated South African vineyard. Its dark, ruby colour enthralls the sight while the invigorating aroma of dark fruits fills the senses. Distinct notes of blackcurrant underlined with hints of mint and chocolate make every sip an experience. This dry, well-structured wine, with its smooth tannins, truly reflects the exceptional terroir of Babylonstoren. Perfectly enjoyed alone or paired with hearty red meat dishes, it carries a lingering finish that exhilarates the palate. A sophisticated tipple for the discerning wine lover seeking a full-bodied and opulent red wine.

About the Winery

Babylonstoren

Babylonstoren is a majestic South African winery nestled within the Drakenstein Valley of the Western Cape. It's a gem, symbolising the essence of the Cape Dutch farm, and dates back to 1692; thus, it holds profound historical significance.

The establishment is currently owned by former magazine editor Karen Roos, known for her influential stint as co-editor of the globally celebrated Elle Decoration magazine. She acquired Babylonstoren in 2007 and under her stewardship, the property has skilfully married traditional aesthetic with modern elegance.

Sprawling across 200 hectares, Babylonstoren boasts a vibrant assortment of vineyards, orchards, and gardens. Visitors are encouraged to participate in activities like pruning, picking, planting, and savouring the plentiful fruits, herbs, and vegetables cultivated on the extensive grounds,. Here, simplicities and complexities coalesce harnessing a cultivation discipline passed down through the generations.

The winery is celebrated for its lush and diversified vineyards that produce a variety of wines. Merlot, Chardonnay, and Cabernet Sauvignon are some of the fine varietals nurtured from these vineyards. Babylonstoren also has a vibrant distillery that produces a seductive range of liqueurs and spirits. Plus, the Babel restaurant set in the heart of the farm, offers a fine dining experience embedded in its organic and seasonal philosophy.

Sustainability is a driving force behind Babylonstoren’s approach with thoughtful practices such as utilizing worm farms and composting methods to enrich the soil, capitalising on solar energy for electricity, and employing rainwater harvesting and recycling systems. Overall, the preservation efforts behind this historic edifice is as remarkable as its mesmerising landscape.

Babylonstoren showcases the perfect harmony of authentic tradition with the allure of opulence. It captures the charm of the region through its rich history, sumptuous wine selection, sustainable farming practices and a captivating natural backdrop that transcends your average winery experience.

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