{"product_id":"babylonstoren-cabernet-sauvignon-2024-750ml","title":"Babylonstoren Cabernet Sauvignon 2024 750ml","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBabylonstoren Cabernet Sauvignon 2024\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA complex, full-bodied red made for celebrations. Babylonstoren Cabernet Sauvignon 2024 is crafted on Babylonstoren, a historic Cape Dutch farm in the heart of South Africa's Cape Winelands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes come from eight separate vineyard blocks on the farm, which gives the wine layers of flavour and real depth. It then spends 18 months in 300-litre oak barrels, 40% of them new and 60% second- and third-fill, before bottling. A further three months of bottle maturation before release lets it settle and come together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass it's a deep crimson red. The nose brings red plum and blueberry, with hints of sweet tobacco and cedarwood. On the palate, dark fruit, cherry and cassis meet a velvety texture, rounded tannins and a long, lingering finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWine details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied dry red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14% ABV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 months in 300L oak barrels (40% new), plus 3 months in bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Babylonstoren, Simondium, Western Cape, South Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep crimson red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red plum, blueberry, sweet tobacco, cedarwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark fruit, cherry and cassis with a velvety texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-rounded tannins and a long, lingering finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuperb with beef fillet or slow-braised oxtail. It's also excellent with a simple platter of venison charcuterie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eServing suggestion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe at 16–18°C. Decant for 30–60 minutes to let the fruit and oak open up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Babylonstoren?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBabylonstoren is a historic farm in the Simondium valley, between Paarl and Franschhoek. It's known for its celebrated gardens and for a farm-to-table approach to winemaking that shows the character of the Cape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA classic Cape Cabernet for Sunday roasts and special dinners alike.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Babylonstoren","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56580016275835,"sku":null,"price":18.33,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0246\/6063\/9808\/files\/babylonstoren-cabernet-sauvigon.webp?v=1794585047","url":"https:\/\/bestbiltong.com\/en-im\/products\/babylonstoren-cabernet-sauvignon-2024-750ml","provider":"Best Biltong - Your South African Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}