Winery Babylonstoren - Shiraz

Winery BabylonstorenShiraz

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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters consider this wine to be one of the best in the region.
The Shiraz of Winery Babylonstoren is a red wine from the region of Western Cape.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).

Taste structure of the Shiraz from the Winery Babylonstoren

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Shiraz of Winery Babylonstoren in the region of Western Cape is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

Wine with spices taste

pepper, white pepper

Wine with oak taste

oak, vanilla

Wine with earth taste

pencil shavings, leather

Wine with microbio taste

cheese

Wine with floral taste

violet

On the nose the Shiraz of Winery Babylonstoren in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or smoke and sometimes also flavors of earthy, blackberry or blueberry.

Details and technical informations about Winery Babylonstoren's Shiraz.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Style of wine
Alcohol
14°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Trousseau

Supple and fruity reds with a clear ruby colour, fine tannins and fresh acidity, on aromas of red cherry, wild strawberry, raspberry, sweet spices, dried flowers and earthy notes. Elegant palate, taut finish. Star of Jura appellations (Arbois AOC, Côtes du Jura AOC), notably on the gravelly terroirs of Montigny-lès-Arsures. Also planted in California and Portugal as Bastardo (one of Port's five noble grapes). Native Jura variety.

Last vintages of this wine

Shiraz - 2018
In the top 100 of of Western Cape wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Shiraz - 2017
In the top 100 of of Western Cape wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Shiraz - 2016
In the top 100 of of Western Cape wines
Average rating: 4.211110
Shiraz - 2015
In the top 100 of of Western Cape wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Shiraz - 2014
In the top 100 of of Western Cape wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Shiraz - 2013
In the top 100 of of Western Cape wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Shiraz - 2012
In the top 100 of of Western Cape wines
Average rating: 4.211110

The best vintages of Shiraz from Winery Babylonstoren are 2016, 2012, 2018, 2017 and 2015.

Informations about the Winery Babylonstoren

The winery offers 18 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 4.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Western Cape

The Winery Babylonstoren is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 19 wines for sale in the of Western Cape to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Western Cape
In the top 550 of of South Africa wines
In the top 550 of of Western Cape wines
In the top 15000 of red wines
In the top 20000 wines of the world

The wine region of Western Cape

Cradle of South African wine. Signature Chenin Blanc (Steen, 20%) in ample, fresh whites with notes of quince, yellow apple, honey and acacia flower, from crisp dry to sweet. Sharp, iodised Sauvignon Blanc (Walker Bay, Constantia), balanced Chardonnay. Reds: emblematic Pinotage with roasted aromas (coffee, plum, smoke), firm Cabernet Sauvignon, spicy Syrah.

The word of the wine: Lightning

Large capacity barrel.

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