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Botanica Arboretum Red Blend 2017 750ml

size
750ml
country
South Africa
appellation
Stellenbosch
VM
90
VM
90
Rated 90 by Vinous Media
The 2017 Arboretum Bordeaux Blend is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. This works well on the nose, not unlike a Saint-Émilion with plush red berry fruit, allspice, tobacco and light iodine scents from the Petit Verdot. The palate is well balanced with fine tannins, decent depth and quite firm tannins towards the finish that will soften with time. This is a commendable ode to Bordeaux from winemaker Ginny Powell. ... More details
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Botanica Arboretum Red Blend 2017 750ml

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Professional Ratings
VM
90
VM
90
Rated 90 by Vinous Media
The 2017 Arboretum Bordeaux Blend is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. This works well on the nose, not unlike a Saint-Émilion with plush red berry fruit, allspice, tobacco and light iodine scents from the Petit Verdot. The palate is well balanced with fine tannins, decent depth and quite firm tannins towards the finish that will soften with time. This is a commendable ode to Bordeaux from winemaker Ginny Powell.
Winery
Arboretum is crafted from the fruit of the organically farmed estate vineyards in Devon Valley, Stellenbosch. It is a blend of the best barrels the vintage gives the winemaker. This rich, smooth Cabernet Sauvignon dominant Bordeaux-style blend displays lovely blackberry, black cherry, and tobacco notes on the nose. On the palate, it boasts a core of opulent plum and cassis fruit, with firm tannins providing great texture and structure.
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size
750ml
country
South Africa
appellation
Stellenbosch
Overview
The 2017 Arboretum Bordeaux Blend is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. This works well on the nose, not unlike a Saint-Émilion with plush red berry fruit, allspice, tobacco and light iodine scents from the Petit Verdot. The palate is well balanced with fine tannins, decent depth and quite firm tannins towards the finish that will soften with time. This is a commendable ode to Bordeaux from winemaker Ginny Powell.
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Region: Coastal Region

South Africa is a fascinating country for wine, and the coastal regions at the very tip of the African continent are widely regarded as being one of the finest wine regions in the world. It isn't difficult to understand why the early European settlers in the 17th century saw such potential for viticulture in the area; the heat is fantastic, the summer days wonderfully long, the soil rich in minerals, and the strong winds coming from the ocean provide much needed coolness in which the grapes could ripen slowly and fully. Over time, South Africa's coastal regions became covered in strong, healthy vineyards, and today, the wine industry of the region is booming. The past few decades have seen wineries experimenting with a wide range of grape varietals, and also producing fortified wines and sparkling wines of great character alongside their classic varieties.
fields

Country: South Africa

As geographically diverse country, with everything from lush green valleys to areas of arid desert, mountainsides and river estuaries, South Africa unsurprisingly produces a huge range of excellent wines. Regions such as the Breede River Valley consistently impress with their Semillon wines and the lush, fruity Ruby Cabernets grown and processed here, and the cooler region of Overberg is attracting much attention as a result of their silky Pinot Noir bottles. However, all over the oceanic tip of this fascinating country, traditional methods dating back over three hundred years are combining with modern technologies to produce some of the finest examples of New World wines to be found anywhere on the globe.
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Region: Coastal Region

South Africa is a fascinating country for wine, and the coastal regions at the very tip of the African continent are widely regarded as being one of the finest wine regions in the world. It isn't difficult to understand why the early European settlers in the 17th century saw such potential for viticulture in the area; the heat is fantastic, the summer days wonderfully long, the soil rich in minerals, and the strong winds coming from the ocean provide much needed coolness in which the grapes could ripen slowly and fully. Over time, South Africa's coastal regions became covered in strong, healthy vineyards, and today, the wine industry of the region is booming. The past few decades have seen wineries experimenting with a wide range of grape varietals, and also producing fortified wines and sparkling wines of great character alongside their classic varieties.
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Country: South Africa

As geographically diverse country, with everything from lush green valleys to areas of arid desert, mountainsides and river estuaries, South Africa unsurprisingly produces a huge range of excellent wines. Regions such as the Breede River Valley consistently impress with their Semillon wines and the lush, fruity Ruby Cabernets grown and processed here, and the cooler region of Overberg is attracting much attention as a result of their silky Pinot Noir bottles. However, all over the oceanic tip of this fascinating country, traditional methods dating back over three hundred years are combining with modern technologies to produce some of the finest examples of New World wines to be found anywhere on the globe.