BabylonstorenShiraz 2022

Product code: 22440
£18.25 inc VAT
South Africa
Red Wine from
Western Cape, South Africa
Country
Country: South Africa
Region
Region: Western Cape
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Babylonstoren
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14.50%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Shiraz/Syrah
Grape: 100% Shiraz/Syrah
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Country
Country: South Africa
Region
Region: Western Cape
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Babylonstoren
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14.50%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Shiraz/Syrah
Grape: 100% Shiraz/Syrah

Taste Profile

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

Tasting Note

This 100% Shiraz is a finely crafted wine. With elegant layers of blackcurrant, new leather, wood spice and white pepper, it has a velvety mouthfeel with a long, lingering finish. Matured in French oak, this wine has a surprisingly fresh mid-palate. Can be enjoyed from the year of release, with an ageing potential of up to ten years.

Product Notes

Babylonstoren Shiraz wine is an exceptional South African blend, known for its robust body and sophisticated depth of flavour. This wine lures the senses with aromas of ripe cherries, blackberries, and a hint of dark chocolate. Delving deeper, its palate is a complex array of fruity warmth, underscored with white pepper spice that lingers perfectly. With a full-bodied profile and well-integrated tannins, it boasts great balance and structure, proposing an exquisite mouth-feel and finish. Aged in French oak barrels, the wine's complexity is amplified. Babylonstoren Shiraz wine pairs well with rich meat dishes, proving to be an inviting addition to a refined dining experience.

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.

https://babylonstoren.com

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