Wellington WinesLa Cave Mixed Case

About

The Wellington wine region in South Africa is home to 80% of the vine nurseries that supply the South African wine industry with grafted, phylloxera-resistant rootstock. Our very own tagline, ‘Wellington Wines – where wines are born’ celebrates the very soil that grow and nurture the industry’s and our own vines. Combining the knowledge and passion over the years, Wellington Wines truly became a wine producer of outstanding characteristics, implementing innovative methods to ensure our region is experienced with every sip.Today we continue to build on the legacy and vision of our founders in creating wines of excellence. Our 56 member farmers across Wellington and neighbouring areas of the Swartland, Riebeek, Hermon and Paarl areas, work closely with our winemakers and viticulturists to ensure only the best grapes are grown and hand-selected for their outstanding quality.

Product Features

2 x La Cave Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

• Awards: Double Gold Michelangelo, Silver International Wine & Spirits Competition.
• Full malolactic fermentation was allowed in new French barrels after which the wine was racked to the same barrels and matured for 18 months.
• Concentrated red fruits and tomato cocktail aromas, with subtle scents of graphite. 
• The tannins are beautifully integrated, and the palate is soft and silky, with plush red fruit flavours and some tertiary notes due to the wine’s age. 
• Vibrant flavours of blackcurrants and spice on the long, dry finish.
• Enjoy with roast beef.
• Alcohol by Volume: 14.5%

2 x La Cave Cape Blend 2017

• Awards: 4 Star Platter, Double Gold Vitis Vinifera, Gold Veritas.
• A red blend of Pinotage, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
• After malolactic fermentation, the wine was racked in a combination of new and second-fill oak barrels for 14 months. 
• A combination of American and French oak was used.
• Inviting array of dark fruits, graphite, clove and tea leave aromas on the nose, underpinned by a subtle whiff of iodine.
• The palate has a lovely sweet-fruited core of ripe plums, with muscular tannins and a bright seam of acidity to hold everything in place. 
• Notes of marzipan lingering on the long, dry finish.
• Enjoy with various red meat dishes.
• Varietals: 60% Pinotage, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot.
• Alcohol by Volume: 14.5%

1 x La Cave Pinotage 2019

• Awards: Top 20 in the ABSA Top 10 Pinotage, 4.5 Star Platter, 90 Points International Wine & Spirits Competition, Double Gold Veritas, General Smuts Trophy South African Young Wine Show.
• Full malolactic fermentation was allowed in new French barrels after which the wine was racked to the same barrels and aged and matured for 18 months.
• Soft blueberry and cherry notes are supported by hints of spice and vanilla pod showing an excellent balance between oak and fruit. 
• On the palate, the wine is rounded and velvety and shows finesse. 
• The spicy vanilla and oaky notes follow through on the palate, giving weight to the flavour profile which is refined by raspberry and plum notes.
• Enjoy with lamb.
• Alcohol by Volume: 14.5%

1 x La Cave Shiraz 2019

• Awards: 4 Star Platter, Silver Outstanding Veritas.
• After malolactic fermentation, the wine was racked into French oak barrels, and aged for roughly 18 months.
• Rich bramble aromas support hints of black peppercorns, cumin, and nutmeg on the nose of this deep purple wine. 
• Crushed coriander and wood spice make for a fragrant and flavoursome palate.
• The wine is full-bodied with bold tannins and fleshy, lingering dark fruit flavours.
• Enjoy with spicy lamb dishes.
• Alcohol by Volume: 14.5%

Product Specifications

• Region: Wellington

For more information visit Wellington Wines