Delaire Graff Botmaskop 2018
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Rich aromas of cassis and spice with intense licorice and blackberry flavors on the palate and fine, lingering tannins.
Blend: 59% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc, 10% Petit Verdot, 8% Merlot, 3% Malbec
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Notes of ripe black fruit, cigar box, gunpowder and pine cones. Full-bodied with firm tannins and delicious fruit. Showing hints of ripe plums and pepper. Long, chocolatey finish.
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Densely packed cabernet, this has the acidity to carry its high-octane blueberry fruit. Its power churns along its length and its grape-skin tannins are strong enough to match meaty dishes like Bolognese or pulled pork.
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Rich notes of roasted fig, boysenberry coulis and toast are set in this full-bodied red, with aromatic accents of rosemary, iron and smoke. Grippy tannins provide good cut, yet are well-meshed with the expressive range of flavor. The lightly juicy finish echoes the ripe fruit. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Merlot and Malbec.
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Ranked the best winery in Africa and 14th in the world (World’s Best Vineyards 2020) Delaire Graff Estate is the epitome of luxury situated in Stellenbosch in the heart of South Africa’s most historic and prestigious wine region. Founded by Simon van der Stel in 1679, Simon brought a sound knowledge of viticulture, the art of wine making – fostering a tradition that has grown from strength to strength through the centuries. In 1982 John Platter, well known wine writer, bought Delaire, then known as Avontuur. Looking at the magnificent view, he decided to rename the farm Delaire Estate, meaning “From the Sky”. Laurence Graff, Chairman of Graff Diamonds International acquired the estate in 2003 and vowed to transform it into South Africa’s most desirable art, hospitality and wine destination.
Winemaker, Morné Vrey, aims for red wines that are big in structure with soft tannins and elegance, and white wines which capture the freshness of the harvest. Delaire, known for its high altitude vineyards, excellent soils and cooling sea breezes, is situated on the crest of the panoramic Helshoogte Mountain Pass, overlooking the Banhoek Valley. The 44 hectare vineyard is framed by the mighty Simonsberg and Groot Drakenstein Mountains. With its rugged mountain slopes, Delaire experiences variances in altitude which range from approximately 300 to 500 m above sea level. This creates microclimates conducive to making multi-layered, complex wines.