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The palate is rich, supple and rounded with layers of cocoa, cigars, fruitcake and black berries. While juicy and...
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An elegant, full-bodied red which displays dark fruit flavors paired with savory, earthy undertones. Bright acidity...
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The 2021 Cape D’Or Cabernet Sauvignon is made with a minimal intervention wine making approach. The goal here is to...
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Scented nose of dark plums, blackberries, cherries, cedar and baking spices. Medium body with fine, firm tannins....
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Rich aromas of cassis and spice with intense liquorice and blackberry flavours on the palate and fine, lingering...
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This delicious, crowd pleasing Cabernet – consistently named a Wine Enthusiast "Best Buy" – delivers serious bang...
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This full-bodied wine is ruby red in color with subtle aromas of ripe shavings ending in subtle oak spices. Soft...
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Displaying a dark ruby core, the 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon opens to a nose of sage, roasted red pepper, red cherry skin...
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Round and balanced, this medium-bodied red reveals a hint of mesquite smoke that underscores flavors of plumped black...
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Balanced entry reflects classical Cabernet Sauvignon flavours, dark berries, country herbs and a hint of fresh red...
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APPEARANCE: Deep ruby red.
TASTING NOTE: Bright blackberry and blackcurrant fruit complemented by cedar, spice and...
750ml - Case of 12
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APPEARANCE: Deep ruby red.
TASTING NOTE: This rich and complex wine offers blackcurrant, blackberries, plums and...
Bourbon Cabernet Sauvignon Furmint Vermentino South Africa
Bourbon has survived all manner of difficulties and restrictions to become one of the world’s best selling and most recognizable spirits. This unique and distinctly American whiskey came from humble origins, allowing poor farmers in the fields of Pennsylvania and Maryland to make a living from their crops. Prohibition, temperance movements and conflict continuously threatened to wipe Bourbon from existence, but today the drink is stronger than ever and has a global audience of millions. Over time, it has become more refined, and innovation and experimentation has set modern Bourbon apart from other whiskey styles.
Today, the Bourbon heartland and spiritual home is in Kentucky, where the whiskey producers of northern states traveled to seek a new home, free from oppressive tax regimes in the early days. It is now far from the rough and ready spirit of yesteryear, governed by strict rules and regulations to maintain standards and keep quality high. Modern Bourbon must be made from a mash which is no less than 51% and no more than 80% corn (the rest of the mash being made from rye, wheat or barley), giving it a distinctive sweetness, and it must be aged in charred, white oak casks with no other added ingredient but water.
The varied flavors of different Bourbons come about mainly from the different quantities of the permitted grains in the mash. A larger proportion of rye will produce a spicy, peppery whiskey, whereas more wheat will result in a smoother, more subtle drink. Ageing and water quality, as well as the expertise and vision of the craftsmen who distill it, will also make a difference, meaning there is much more to Bourbon than might first meet the eye.
The Vermintino grape varietal has been grown in northern Italy for centuries, but is perhaps most closely associated with the island of Corsica, where it is the most widely planted grape varietal and is one of the key flagship grapes on the island. Thought to have originated in Spain, the Vermentino grape quickly spread to other countries, and is now found in many parts of Mediterranean Europe and the New World. The grape itself is prized by wineries due to the crispness of its acids, and the wide bouquet of refreshing flavors it carries. Most commonly, Vermentino is known for holding flavors of green apple and lime, and for having a relatively light body with a low alcohol content. As such, it makes a perfect match for a wide range of foods, and is particularly popular when paired with shellfish.
Situated on the very tip of the African continent, South Africa has proved itself over three centuries to be an ideal location for producing a wide range of wines. Benefiting from something not dissimilar to a Mediterranean climate, with long, hot summers complemented by both Atlantic and Indian Ocean winds, the grapes which grow on the valleys, mountainsides and plains of this fascinating country can ripen to their fullest capacity, producing wines packed full of fruity flavors and an array of interesting and enticing aromas. As a former colony, South Africa has long since been home to a range of different nationalities, who each brought something of their wine culture with them. As such, many European grape varietals such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Riesling and others have been given time to flourish in South Africa, allowing the country to develop a diverse group of wine types which are proving increasingly popular around the world.