COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Shiraz, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Grenache, Mourvèdre
PRODUCER
Marianne Wine Farm
REGION
Western Cape
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Finish
Intensity
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Marianne Cape Blend 2020 is a red wine from Marianne Wine Farm in Stellenbosch, South Africa. The estate, established in 2004 by the Dauriac family, leverages over three decades of French winemaking experience. Situated on the Simonsberg Mountain foothills, the farm's philosophy prioritizes natural, minimal intervention winemaking, believing quality originates in the vineyard. The wine is a blend of varietals, reflecting both South African terroir and French winemaking tradition.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
€37
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Owned by a French family with 30+ years of Bordeaux winemaking experience.
Fact 02
Located on the foothills of the Simonsberg Mountain.
Fact 03
Features two boutique wineries for red and white/rosé wines.
Fact 04
Emphasizes natural, minimal intervention winemaking.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Marianne Wine Farm employs a winemaking approach rooted in French tradition, utilizing two boutique wineries. The red wine cellar features wooden fermentation tanks and open-top stainless steel tanks. The estate's philosophy centers on minimal intervention, with a strong belief that wine quality is primarily determined in the vineyard. This approach guides the winemaking process to allow for the natural expression of the grapes and terroir.
