Babylonstoren
Viognier
Viognier from Simonsberg-Paarl, South Africa
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R110 nationwide
Delivery is within 1–2 business days to main centres and 3–4 business days to outlying areas.
Babylonstoren
Babylonstoren is one of the oldest Cape Dutch farms, set at the foot of Simonberg in the Franschhoek wine valley. It has a fruit and vegetable garden of beauty and diversity, unique accommodation, fine food and wine, and evokes a sense of wellbeing. Our wines are produced in a state-of-the-art winery and are made to showcase the soils and climate where their grapes are grown. The Tasting Room sits adjacent to the Wine Cellar, offering views of the conical Babylonstoren hill, Simonsberg and the Banghoek Mountains. We have about 94 hectares (232 acres) under vine and produce 13 different grape varieties, with our highest vines – pinot noir and chardonnay – lying against Simonsberg at some 600 metres above sea level. Led by cellar master Charl Coetzee and winemaker Klaas Stoffberg, the farm’s 2011 harvest led to the first bottling of wine under the Babylonstoren label.
Description
This wine shows prominent aromas of white peach, apricot, and apple blossom, with a subtle touch of oak-derived spice that adds creamy depth. The palate is well-rounded and balanced, offering a rich texture and floral quality, which is typical of Viognier, alongside fresh lemon and lime zest.
Food Pairing
This wine pairs beautifully with mild and creamy curries, dishes featuring ginger, saffron, or coconut, as well as fruity dishes like chicken or lamb tagine with apricot.
