SimonsigCase of Cape Blend 2015 (6 Bottles, R58.16 per Bottle)
R349
About
Since French Huguenot Jacques Malan first set foot in the Cape in 1688, the Malan family’s wine knowledge accumulated over many generations. The late Frans Malan, beloved patriarch of the Malan Family and one of the pioneers of the South African wine industry, was not only a craftsman of superior wines, but also introduced groundbreaking innovations including co-finding the Stellenbosch Wine Route and producing South Africa’s first Méthode Cap Classique, a bottle fermented sparkling wine made in the style of French champagne. Today, his legacy lives on through his sons, Francois and Johan, and grandson Francois-Jacques, the 2nd and 3rd Malan generations at Simonsig Estate.
At Simonsig, the Malan family values drive the Estate’s commitment to producing wines of internationally regarded excellence, expressing the unique and diverse terroir of the Stellenbosch region. We also believe that being a gift of nature made for the enjoyment of people, our wine offering should always be complemented by true Cape hospitality and efficient service.
Product Features
- 6 Bottles
- 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Pinotage, 2% Shiraz
- Vintage: 2015
- Technical Analysis:
- Alcohol 13.94 % vol
- Residual Sugar 2.21 g/l
- Total Acid 5.4 g/l
- pH 3.61
Tasting Notes
Blackcurrant and dark berry flavours of Cabernet integrate seamlessly with the sweet plum of Pinotage and spicy Shiraz. Balanced oak and soft tannins resulting in good structure and a firm dry finish.
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