Winery Bellingham - Big Oak Red

Winery BellinghamBig Oak Red

3.4
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Big Oak Red of Winery Bellingham is a red wine from the region of Coastal Region of Western Cape.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or lamb.

Taste structure of the Big Oak Red from the Winery Bellingham

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Big Oak Red of Winery Bellingham in the region of Western Cape is a powerful with a nice freshness.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Big Oak Red of Winery Bellingham in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Bellingham's Big Oak Red.

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

Discover the grape variety: Graciano

Structured, deep reds with an ink-dark robe, firm tannins and a dense palate of intense blackfruit (blackberry, blackcurrant), black cherry, violet, spices, black pepper, Mediterranean herbs and balsamic notes. Fine ageing potential; adds structure and length to blends. Essential component of great Rioja DOCa and Navarra DO reds, also as an identity single varietal. Native Spanish grape, signature of Riojan finesse.

Last vintages of this wine

Big Oak Red - 2015
In the top 100 of of Coastal Region wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50
Big Oak Red - 2014
In the top 100 of of Coastal Region wines
Average rating: 3.411100
Big Oak Red - 2013
In the top 100 of of Coastal Region wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50
Big Oak Red - 2012
In the top 100 of of Coastal Region wines
Average rating: 3.211100
Big Oak Red - 2011
In the top 100 of of Coastal Region wines
Average rating: 2.911100
Big Oak Red - 0
In the top 100 of of Coastal Region wines
Average rating: 3.411100

The best vintages of Big Oak Red from Winery Bellingham are 2015, 2013, 2014, 0 and 2012.

Informations about the Winery Bellingham

The winery offers 73 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
This winery is part of the DGB (Douglas Green Bellingham).
It is in the top 35 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Coastal Region in the region of Western Cape
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The Winery Bellingham is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 84 wines for sale in the of Coastal Region to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Western Cape
In the top 5000 of of South Africa wines
In the top 250 of of Coastal Region wines
In the top 150000 of red wines
In the top 200000 wines of the world

The wine region of Coastal Region

South African wine heartland (Western Cape), qualitative elite. Signature Chenin Blanc ("Steen"): full whites with notes of apple, pear, quince, honey and citrus. Dense Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, eucalyptus, tobacco), spicy Shiraz and native smoky Pinotage (cherry, coffee). Historic Constantia for its legendary sweet wines.


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: Grand cru classé

In the Bordeaux region, this refers to certain châteaux in the Médoc and also in Saint-Émilion which are classified.

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