Name: Babylonstoren - Babel Red Blend
SKU: 46305
Availability: InStock

Babylonstoren – Babel Red Blend

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South Africa

Western Cape

Wine

Red

The Facts

UPCs

2023 (750ml) - 6 009900 164380
2022 (750ml) - 6 009900 164380

Origins South Africa > Western Cape > Simonsberg

Appellation Simonsberg

Varietal Red Blend

Cepage 34% Syrah, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot, 8% Malbec, 7% Petit Verdot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 4% Pinotage, 2% Mourvedre, 2% Grenache, 1% Barbera, 1% Marselan

Markets Texas

Trade and Media

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The Character

Overall Best seller in US Market, Rhone Style Blend with Pinotage!

Aromas Dark red berry, chocolate, juicy fruits on the finish

Mouthfeel Dry & Full-bodied

Pairings Enjoy with rack of lamb or prime rib, BBQs, holiday meals

Awards 2022 - 93pts Tasting Panel

Sustainability 2022 - Certified Sustainable, Vegan, Sustainable In Practice

The Story

The Babylonstoren Babel is a blend of most of the black cultivars on the farm. Babylonstoren literally translates to "Tower of Babel" in Afrikaans. When the original owner walked up to the conical hill on the property, he deemed it the "Tower of Babel." When the winemaking program began in 2010, the employees of Babylonstoren were invited to a group tasting. Towards the end of the tasting, they were all "babbling" and sharing stories in many tongues (Afrikaans, English, Dutch, French) so they decided to call this the "Babel" Red Blend as a nod to their name but also the camaraderie and warmth it brings when drinking with a group of friends and colleagues.

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About Babylonstoren

Producer Story

The vineyards of Babylonstoren are nestled on the slopes of the Simonsberg Mountain, just north of Stellenbosch between Paarl & Franschhoek. The name dates back to a time when a large hill on the property became a routine meeting spot for the diverse local population. It became referred to as “The Tower of Babel” due to the converging of the many languages spoken in the area. The farm is owned by former magazine editor Karen Roos. The first vintage was in 2011. The cellar master is Charl Coetzee (formerly of Kaapzicht & Clos Malverne) & the winemaker is Klaas Stoffberg (formerly of Ernie Els Wines). The farm grows many varietals, including Chenin Blanc, Viognier, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Merlot, & Petit Verdot. Chardonnay & Pinot Noir grow in the highest site.

Producer Story

The vineyards of Babylonstoren are nestled on the slopes of the Simonsberg Mountain, just north of Stellenbosch between Paarl & Franschhoek. The name dates back to a time when a large hill on the property became a routine meeting spot for the diverse local population. It became referred to as “The Tower of Babel” due to the converging of the many languages spoken in the area. The farm is owned by former magazine editor Karen Roos. The first vintage was in 2011. The cellar master is Charl Coetzee (formerly of Kaapzicht & Clos Malverne) & the winemaker is Klaas Stoffberg (formerly of Ernie Els Wines). The farm grows many varietals, including Chenin Blanc, Viognier, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Merlot, & Petit Verdot. Chardonnay & Pinot Noir grow in the highest site.