Babylonstoren Babel Blend 75cl

🇿🇦 Babylonstoren, Babel Blend
Country: South Africa
Region: Western Cape, Paarl
Grapes: Shiraz (25%), Cabernet Sauvignon (23%), Malbec (14%), Petit Verdot (11%), Merlot (9.5%), Cabernet Franc (9.5%), Pinotage (8%)
Style: Red Wine (14% ABV)

🍇 Bold, Layered, and Unapologetically South African
A vineyard mosaic that sings in every pour.

🍷 In the Glass
Inky purple with a glowing garnet rim—opaque and inviting.

👃 On the Nose
First comes a whisper of pencil shavings and sweet tobacco, then a chorus of mulberry, ripe cherries, and indulgent dark chocolate emerges, with faint graphite notes weaving through.

🥂 On the Palate
Full-bodied yet supple, it marries dark red berry compote and velvety cocoa flavors with a soft mouthfeel. Silken tannins support juicy plum and blackberry, leading to a lingering finish marked by spice and a hint of minerality.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Ideal alongside flame-grilled ribeye, hearty venison stew, wild mushroom risotto with a drizzle of truffle oil, or aged cheddar and bittersweet chocolate desserts.

⏳ Ageing Potential
Enjoy now to revel in its vibrant fruit-spice harmony, or cellar for 5–8 years to unveil deeper tobacco, leather, and earthy layers.

💫 Why You’ll Love It
Babel Blend showcases Babylonstoren’s craft—complex, expressive, and unmistakably terroir-driven, it’s a celebration of South Africa’s rich viticultural tapestry in every glass.