2015 Babylonstoren

2015 Babylonstoren Shiraz, Western Cape, South Africa Volume 75 cl

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 & PRODUCTION SYSTEM: Fermentation takes place on the skins
for about 7 days after which it gets an extended maceration period of about 1 week.
The wine then gets pressed into a combination of 70% new and 30% second-fill 300
litre French oak barrels. After malolactic fermentation the wine gets racked and is then
returned to the barrels for another 18 months before bottling.

ORGANOLEPTIC DESCRIPTION: Dry, full-bodied red wine.

COLOUR: Deep ruby red colour.

BOUQUET: Fruit driven, cool cassis and white pepper spiciness on the nose. Deep ripe
fruit, a little dustiness and fragrant violets.

TASTE: Cherry and soft prune dark fruit flavours. Surprisingly fresh mid-palate, velvety
mouth-feel and long, lingering finish.

SERVING TEMPERATURE: Room temperature, 16–18°C (60–64°F).

PRESERVATION: 1 to 2 years after production, will age well up to 10 years.

GASTRONOMIC SUGGESTIONS: Any venison or game dish with a berry sauce.

AWARDS & APPRECIATIONS: Gold Vitis Vinifera.
Babylonstoren Farm · Klapmuts/Simondium Road Franschhoek · South Africa