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Babylonstoren – Babel Red Blend

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South Africa
Western Cape
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Red

The Facts

UPCs 2022 (750ml) - 6 009900 164380
Origins South Africa > Western Cape > Simonsberg
Appellation Franschhoek Valley
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
Winemaking The cultivars were harvested separately and made separately. Fermentation took place on the skins for around seven days, after which it was given an extended maceration period of about one week. The wine was then pressed into 20% new and 70% second- and third- fill 300-litre French oak barrels, as well as 10% in 4200-litre French oak foudres. After malolactic fermentation, the wine was racked and then returned to the barrels to total 12 months of maturation before being bottled.
Aging 20% new & 70% 2nd & 3rd- fill 300-litre French oak for 1 yr
Annual Production 140,000 bottles
Markets Texas

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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
Tasting Notes Ripe plum, boysenberry pie, and a pinch of salty minerality settle on entry. Round and luscious, notes of coffee bean and underbrush are surrounded by supple tannins. Charming red fruit on the cinnamon-cedar finish.
Selling Point Rhone-style blend with South African twist, field blend
Pairings Enjoy with rack of lamb or prime rib, BBQs, holiday meals
Awards 93pts Tasting Panel
Sustainability 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

Brand 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.


Brand 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.

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