2023 Babylonstoren Shiraz, Simonsberg-Paarl, South Africa
Regular price $29.00
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100% Shiraz
The Babylonstoren wine estate is situated in the fertile Drakenstein Valley between the Simonsberg and Du Toitskloof mountains in the Simonsberg-Paarl region of the Western Cape. It is one of the best-preserved Cape Dutch farms in the area, with a history dating back to 1692. Today, Babylonstoren operates not only as a working farm and cellar but also as a luxury hotel, spa, and renowned culinary destination. The estate spans over 200 hectares of vineyards and orchards, celebrated globally for its magnificent fruit and vegetable gardens that form the heart of their philosophy: showcasing fresh produce in all its forms, from the plate to the bottle.
Cool cassis and pencil shavings on the nose with aromatic layers of spiciness and black pepper. On the palate layers of cherry, soft prune, blackcurrant and hints of spice. Elegant, velvety mouth-feel and long, lingering finish.