Mischa Wines
La Famille Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon from Western Cape, South Africa
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R90 nationwide
Mischa Wines
Mischa Estate is a 3rd generation family-run farm that was bought just after the Second World War by the winemaker, Andrew Barns’, grandfather. He chose the farm because of its view of Table Mountain. The farm was named after his grandmother’s dance partner, Mikael, in the Russian ballet company, Ballet Russe. Mischa (Nickname for Mikael in Russian) soon became the 3rd largest vine nursery in the southern hemisphere. After three generations of wine grape production and grafting young vines, Andrew and his family decided to use their extensive viticultural knowledge to start producing Mischa wines. They created a boutique winery with limited production of only the highest quality, hand-made wines. Now, 17 years later, they are recognized as one of the top quality boutique wine farms in South Africa. Their wines have consistently received numerous gold or double-gold awards, top marks from both Robert Parker and John Platter and a Trophy for the Best Bordeaux Blend in South Africa from Michelangelo. Mischa now crafts wines across four ranges so there is a style and wine for everyone to enjoy!
Description
Appearance: A rich ruby coloured wine with an alluring slightly purple rim. Nose: This pure expression of a Cabernet Sauvignon has enticing aromas of mulberry, plums and black berry followed by rich aromas of oak and leather. To make the bouquet even more enjoyable the aromas develops into trademark Mischa flavours of sweet and sour cherry, with subtle hints of vanilla and fruitcake. To swirl a glass of this Cab is to explore the depth of ones senses. Palate: The grippy and wholesome tannins of this wine is a pleasure by its self. This well balanced structure develops right from the get go, through the mid palate and right into a long and lingering finish full of fruit and slight spice. Flavours of plum, dried fruit and subtle oak notes are accompanied by a fresh acidity that will keep even the most seasoned drinker interested right to the bottom of the bottle.
Food Pairing
Try the Cabernet Sauvignon with a charred gruyere burger, creamy pasta, or roast lamb.
