'The Butcher and Cleaver' Cape Blend 2020
'The Butcher and Cleaver' Cape Blend 2020
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Old Road Wine — 'The Butcher and Cleaver' Cape Blend 2020
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Old Road Wine
The Old Road Wine Company was founded in the heart of the Franschhoek-valley in South Africa. The winery pursues the vision of creating wines that reflect both the rich history and the unique terroir of this renowned wine region. A special focus is on producing quality wines that express the valley’s distinctive climate and soils.
Known for its diverse grape varieties, these are carefully selected and cultivated. Among the standout varieties are Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc, which highlight the quality of the white wines. For its red wines, in particular Pinotage, Shiraz and Pinot Noir.
The Old Road Wine Company combines tradition with modern winemaking techniques to deliver wines with character and finesse.
The original series of Old Road Wine Co. commemorates the stories of the legendary characters who shaped the Franschhoek community in its early years. Rough appearances aside, the humble axe becomes an instrument of refinement in the skilled hands of the skilled butcher. Similar to that Winemaker have expanded their capabilities with this cape blend.
The components from which this artisan Cape blend is made are Shiraz (60%), Pinotage (30%) and Mourvèdre (10%). The Shiraz comes from Stellenbosch with a few casks from Paarl and Pinotage all from Stellenbosch. All vineyards are planted on weathered granite soils that add intensity and layered structure. The Mourvèdre is a 16-year-old bush vineyard in Agter Paarl. Mourvèdre is perfect for growing bush vines as it gives the wine more body and weight compared to trellis vines. In the cellar, this mixture is carefully treated in oak for 14 months, half in new and the other in 2nd and 3rd fillings. The result is a big, powerful and expressive wine with strong aromas of dark red fruits and Blackberry, as well as aromas, cigar boxes with cinnamon and spices on the nose. A great accompaniment to grilled beef, mutton or game.
Generally a must for meat.



Shiraz, Pinotage, Mourvèdre
This cuvée combines dark fruit, spice and a powerful structure. Shiraz and Pinotage can provide the fruity core with blackberries, plums and dark cherries, while contributing to colour and body. Peppery notes from Shiraz complement the herbal, sometimes earthy spice of Mourvèdre. The latter often contributes pronounced tannin and additional depth. The freshness depends more on the site, ripeness and aging than on being firmly associated with a particular variety.
In the glass, the cuvée is usually deep ruby red to purple, with a rather full-bodied and spicypalate, ripe fruit and noticeable tannins. Pinotage suggests a connection to South Africa without establishing the origin; Shiraz and Mourvèdre are also widely grown in southern France and Australia. Depending on the aging, the wine may be fruit-forward or accompanied by oak and maturity notes. It pairs well with braised dishes, grilled foods or spicy vegetable dishes.
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Der *Old Road Wine 'The Butcher and Cleaver' Cape Blend 2020* beeindruckt mit Aromen von Brombeeren und Zimt, abgerundet durch einen langen, komplexen Abgang. Perfekt zu gegrilltem Fleisch oder Wild. Ein intensiver und ausgewogener Rotwein, der mit seinen 14 Monaten im Barrique eine harmonische Balance aus Frucht und Gewürzen bietet. Ideal für Fleischliebhaber!
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