{"product_id":"babylonstoren-babel-2024-western-cape-wo","title":"Babylonstoren, ‘Babel’, 2024, Western Cape (WO)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'One-Liner'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eA generous, velvety Cape red filled with cassis, dark plum and black cherry, lifted by fragrant herbs and polished cedar spice.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eFloral hints of lavender lead into cassis, ripe plum and black cherry, with liquorice, bay leaf and cedar adding a gently savoury edge. Smooth and succulent on the palate, with juicy dark fruit, measured freshness and supple tannins, finishing with lingering berry fruit, subtle oak and warming spice.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSouth Africa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWestern Cape WO\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSub-Region:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e n\/a\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape(s): \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e39% Shiraz, 28% Pinotage, 13% Merlot, 12% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Malbec, 1% Pinot Noir\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e14%\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFriendly: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eVegan, Vegetarian\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Critics' Scores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003en\/a\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDating back to 1692, Babylonstoren is one of the Cape’s oldest surviving farms, sitting beneath the Simonsberg mountain in the Franschhoek wine valley. Babel was first conceived in 2011 as the estate’s signature house blend – a meeting of Rhône richness from Shiraz, distinctly South African character from Pinotage and the structure and perfume of traditional Bordeaux varieties. Each element is chosen to play a particular role, creating a layered yet approachable red with plenty of fruit, gentle savoury complexity and a smooth texture shaped by 12 months in French oak and large wooden foudres.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect With... (click me for the recipe)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Meat\/fish: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hedleywright.co.uk\/blogs\/meat-recipes\/grilled-lamb-koftas-with-lemon-and-herbs\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Grilled lamb koftas with lemon and herbs\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGrilled lamb koftas with lemon and herbs\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Vegetarian: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hedleywright.co.uk\/blogs\/vegetarian-recipes\/mushroom-and-thyme-tart\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Mushroom and Thyme Tart\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMushroom and Thyme Tart\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Vegan: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hedleywright.co.uk\/blogs\/vegan-recipes\/porcini-borlotti-bean-and-rosemary-ragu-with-soft-polenta\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Porcini, borlotti bean and rosemary ragù with soft polenta\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePorcini, borlotti bean and rosemary ragù with soft polenta\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hedley Wright Wine Merchants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57354558472565,"sku":null,"price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/1558\/5953\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_62fa16bc-6263-4b3b-8d65-735f309b9741.jpg?v=1784045534","url":"https:\/\/hedleywright.co.uk\/products\/babylonstoren-babel-2024-western-cape-wo","provider":"Hedley Wright Wine Merchants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}