Babylonstoren Babel Red Blend

This dry, full-bodied South African red blend offers a balanced fusion of black fruit and a savoury edge of cigar.


Our winemakers have aged each component in oak barrels to produce a soft mouth-feel and juicy, lingering finish that will leave you wanting more.


It is youthful and vibrant, with enough depth to hold its own when savoured with slow-cooked game or oxtail stew, barbecued boerewors, fire-grilled lamb chops with rosemary or lightly spiced pulled pork.


The blend is made up of 48% Shiraz, 11% Merlot, 10% Pinotage, 9% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot, 8% Malbec and 6% Cabernet Franc.


Will age well up to 8 years.



Please drink responsibly: The UK Chief Medical Officers recommend adults do not regularly drink more than 14 units per week

South Africa

Ideally in a cool, dark space with a consistent temperature, between 10-16°C (50-60°F). Store bottles horizontally, as this helps keep the cork moist, preventing oxidation.

Glass Bottle

Glass

Contains Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites

Suitable for vegetarians.

Babylonstoren

Babylonstoren is a working farm in the heart of South Africa's Cape Winelands, near Franschhoek. Dating back to 1692, this historic Cape Dutch fruit and wine farm was skilfully reimagined by its current owners in 2010. Vineyards were among Babylonstoren's original crops, and today winemaking remains one of the farm's main artistries. The wines are produced in a state-of-the-art winery that integrates both new and traditional winemaking techniques.

Babylonstoren,
Simondium Road,
Franschhoek
South Africa
7690

South Africa

Babylonstoren is one of the oldest working Cape Dutch farms in the Winelands region. The estate is positioned around a sprawling garden, inspired by the historic Company’s Garden in Cape Town. In recent years, Babylonstoren has become a renowned establishment in the vibrant Boland region. The farm’s garden is known for its diverse and expansive botanical collections.


Babylonstoren as a modern farm includes luxury accommodation, fine food and a curated collection of wines made in the state-of-the-art winery on the property. The magnificent garden remains at its core and every aspect of Babylonstoren is guided by the ever-changing tapestry and botanical diversity of the garden.

Babylonstoren UK Ltd

48% Shiraz, 11% Merlot, 10% Pinotage, 9% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot, 8% Malbec, 6% Cabernet Franc

2023

On the slopes of the Simonsberg Mountain between the wine-growing areas of Franschhoek, Stellenbosch and Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa.


Klapmuts/Longlands type soils of Malmesbury shale origin as well as Oakleaf and Tukulu type soils of Cape granite origin.

Succulent and juicy with layered plum and black cherry fruit lifted by pepper and liquorice. Stylish and accessible with a seductive finish inviting another sip.

14

Babylonstoren

Room temperature, 16–18°C (60–64°F).


Slow-cooked game or oxtail stew, barbecued boerewors, grilled lamb chops with rosemary or lightly spiced pulled pork.

Klaas Stoffberg

Dry, full-bodied red wine.

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.