Stellenbosch Reserve
Vanderstel
Red Blend from Stellenbosch, South Africa
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R99 nationwide
Stellenbosch Reserve
Jean Engelbrecht along with his friends Dillie Malherbe and Jannie Durand set out to create a wine that would not only embody all that is Stellenbosch but that would also pay homage to this great town at the heart of the Cape winelands. Each wine in this range pays tribute to an historical landmark in Stellenbosch.
Description
The 2017 is garnet with a purple edge, elegantly textured and medium in body. It offers a blaze of fine red berries, creamy oak and savoury complexity. The palate offers hints of mint, dried mushrooms and glazed cherries, finishing with cured meat and vanilla notes. It is a majority Cabernet Sauvignon, providing cassis notes and a serious backbone to the more generous Merlot, Malbec and Petit Verdot. Overall, a fine balance of freshness, glossy fruit and earthy undertones.
Food Pairing
Port wine braised beef short ribs.
