Winery Diemersfontein - Carpe Diem Reserve Malbec

Winery DiemersfonteinCarpe Diem Reserve Malbec

3.9
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Carpe Diem Reserve Malbec of Winery Diemersfontein is a red wine from the region of Wellington of Western Cape.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or lamb.
The Carpe Diem Reserve Malbec of the Winery Diemersfontein is in the top 20 of wines of Wellington.

Taste structure of the Carpe Diem Reserve Malbec from the Winery Diemersfontein

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Carpe Diem Reserve Malbec of Winery Diemersfontein in the region of Western Cape is a powerful.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Carpe Diem Reserve Malbec of Winery Diemersfontein in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Diemersfontein's Carpe Diem Reserve Malbec.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Style of wine
Alcohol
14.5°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Malbec

Deep, velvety reds with an intense purple colour, showing aromas of blackberry, black plum, violet, cocoa and gentle spice. Round tannins, fleshy palate, peppery length. Star of Cahors AOC (Côt, Auxerrois) in France and the absolute signature of Mendoza, Argentina (Uco Valley, Luján de Cuyo). A French South-West variety that became the Argentine emblem after its post-phylloxera decline.

Last vintages of this wine

Carpe Diem Reserve Malbec - 2018
In the top 20 of of Wellington wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50
Carpe Diem Reserve Malbec - 2017
In the top 20 of of Wellington wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Carpe Diem Reserve Malbec - 2016
In the top 20 of of Wellington wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Carpe Diem Reserve Malbec - 2015
In the top 20 of of Wellington wines
Average rating: 411110
Carpe Diem Reserve Malbec - 2014
In the top 20 of of Wellington wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Carpe Diem Reserve Malbec - 2013
In the top 20 of of Wellington wines
Average rating: 4.211110
Carpe Diem Reserve Malbec - 2011
In the top 20 of of Wellington wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50

The best vintages of Carpe Diem Reserve Malbec from Winery Diemersfontein are 2010, 2013, 2015, 2016 and 2014.

Informations about the Winery Diemersfontein

The winery offers 41 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is in the top 5 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Wellington in the region of Western Cape

The Winery Diemersfontein is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 46 wines for sale in the of Wellington to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Western Cape
In the top 1500 of of South Africa wines
In the top 25 of of Wellington wines
In the top 30000 of red wines
In the top 45000 wines of the world

The wine region of Wellington

South African Cape Winelands district 60 km from Cape Town: Shiraz signature king red — concentrated and powerful with notes of blackberry, plum, black cherry, pepper, Mediterranean spices and smoky touch, firm tannins and velvety finish. Dense Cabernet Sauvignon and emblematic Pinotage (cherry, blackberry, coffee, smoke). Chenin Blanc and Viognier as fresh floral whites. WO, hot Mediterranean climate with mild winters, varied terroirs at the foot of the Hawekwa mountains, old vines.


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: Size (champagne)

Juices that flow from the press after the cuvée, at the second pressing. Less fine, often more vegetal, it is mainly used to make the first price champagnes.

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