COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec
PRODUCER
Babylonstoren
REGION
Western Cape
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Babylonstoren Nebukadnesar is a red wine from the Western Cape, South Africa, produced by Babylonstoren. The wine's name is inspired by King Nebuchadnezzar II of Babylon, drawing connections to themes of restoration and grandeur, and is also associated with the Hanging Gardens of Babylon due to its opulent nature. Babylonstoren is a historic Cape Dutch farm known for its extensive gardens and a winemaking philosophy focused on expressing the terroir. The Nebukadnesar is the estate's premier Bordeaux blend, crafted to be complex and possess significant aging potential, reflecting the unique environment of the Simonsberg Mountain slopes where its grapes are cultivated.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€35
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Named after King Nebuchadnezzar II of Babylon.
Fact 02
Draws parallels to the Tower of Babel's restoration theme.
Fact 03
Linked to the opulent Hanging Gardens of Babylon.
Fact 04
Flagship Bordeaux blend from Babylonstoren estate.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Babylonstoren Nebukadnesar is produced by vinifying each of its constituent grape varieties – Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, and Malbec – separately. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 23 to 24 months in French oak barrels, with 85% of these being first-fill. After blending, the wine rests in tank for one month before bottling and a further five months of maturation prior to release. The grapes are sourced from the estate's vineyards located on the slopes of the Simonsberg Mountain in the Western Cape.
