BabylonstorenBabel Red Blend 2024

Name: Babel Red Blend
Brand: Babylonstoren
SKU: VIN-024273
Price: 98.4 GBP
Availability: InStock

Product code: 24273

£16.40 inc VAT

£98.40 / case of 6

Red Wine from
Western Cape, South Africa

Country: South Africa

Region: Western Cape

Type: Red Wine

Winery: Babylonstoren

Alcohol: 14.00%

Volume: 750 ml

Grape: Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Merlot, Pinotage, Shiraz/Syrah

Grape: 53% Shiraz/Syrah, 19% Pinotage, 8% Cabernet Franc, 6% Merlot, 5% Malbec, 3% Petit Verdot, 3% Mourvèdre, 2% Grenache/Garnacha, 1% Marselan

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Country: South Africa

Region: Western Cape

Type: Red Wine

Winery: Babylonstoren

Alcohol: 14.00%

Volume: 750 ml

Grape: Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Merlot, Pinotage, Shiraz/Syrah

Grape: 53% Shiraz/Syrah, 19% Pinotage, 8% Cabernet Franc, 6% Merlot, 5% Malbec, 3% Petit Verdot, 3% Mourvèdre, 2% Grenache/Garnacha, 1% Marselan

Taste Profile

Light

Bold

Smooth

Tannic

Dry

Sweet

Soft

Acidic

Tasting Note

This dry, full-bodied red blend offers a balanced fusion of black fruit and a savoury edge of cigar. Our winemakers have aged each component in oak barrels to produce a soft mouth-feel and juicy, lingering finish that will leave you wanting more. It is youthful and vibrant, with enough depth to hold its own when savoured with slow-cooked game or oxtail stew, barbecued boerewors, fire-grilled lamb chops with rosemary or lightly spiced pulled pork.

Product Notes

Babylonstoren Babel Red Blend wine is an exquisite South African blend, showcasing the richness and diversity of the Cape Winelands. It's an intricate mosaic of dark berry, plum and spicy flavours, seamlessly intermingled with alluring notes of tobacco and cocoa. The velvety texture and striking complexity provide a rewarding, multi-layered experience. The wine’s supple tannins and balanced acidity promise excellent maturation potential. This eloquent red blend, with its perfectly rounded finish, is an invigorating triumph of winemaking craft, the epitome of South African viticulture. Babylonstoren Babel Red imbues any occasion with an air of elegance and sophistication.

About the Winery

Located in the heart of South Africa's stunningly picturesque Franschhoek Valley, the Babylonstoren winery is a must-visit gem for all wine aficionados. Spread over an impressive 320-hectares, this esteemed estate is a perfect blend of historical charm and modern sophistication. The winery takes its unique name from the Babylonstoren hill, which is over 2000 feet high and provides a breathtaking backdrop to the vineyards.

Believed to have been built back in 1692, the Babylonstoren finds its origins in the era of Simon van der Stel, the first governor of the Cape Colony. Here, the past seamlessly dovetails with the present. The estate is home to an authentic Cape Dutch-style manor house which stands in harmony with the modern wine production facilities.

Their vineyard prides itself in farming grapes grown with a hands-on approach. This ensures the highest quality yield for their various wine styles. The estate's flagship wines are the Nebukadnesar, a Bordeaux blend, and their Chenin Blanc, both of which have received countless accolades for their exquisite notes.

At Babylonstoren, they also offer immersive experiences for their guests; Wine tasting sessions are a sensory delight, wherein connoisseurs can indulge in their sophisticated wines, expertly paired with local cheeses and home-made charcuterie. Their skilled guides take guests on educational tours of the vineyards and cellars, shedding light on the winemaking process right from harvesting to bottling.

The appeal of Babylonstoren extends beyond its vineyards though. The farm is also renowned for its vast, beautifully manicured vegetable gardens and fruit orchards – a testament to their commitment to fresh, organic produce; When the time comes to sate appetites, their farm-to-fork restaurants serve up an array of delectable delicacies that pair beautifully with their vintages.

Yes, a sojourn at Babylonstoren is a uniquely delightful proposition, promising a heady combination of scenic beauty, historical allure and gastronomic indulgence. A visit to this magical place, however, is not just about savouring fantastic wines it is an immersive experience into an exalted ethos of elegance and simplicity.

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