Gemini 2021
Gemini 2021
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Under Oaks — Gemini 2021
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Under Oaks
It Under Oaks Winery is a family-run winery in the picturesque Cape Winelands of Paarl, South Africa. The estate, whose history dates back to the year 1695 , is a working farm where exquisite boutique wines are produced.
Since 2001, Under Oaks has been crafting wines under the guidance of winemaker Bertus Fourie that reflect the unique character of the vineyard. The winery is proud to produce wines of the highest quality, offering a delightful experience from the vine to the glass. The terroir of Under Oaks is shaped by the conditions in the Paarl wine region.
In addition to winemaking, the estate offers a luxurious four-star guest accommodation amid lush vineyards, as well as a popular pizzeria in a rustic, former wine cellar beneath majestic oak trees.
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The Gemini 2021 from the Winery Under Oaks is a full, but very soft red wine. It was aged for 24 months in French oak .
The structure and depth of this cuvée is underlined by the velvety and jammy fruit aromas of the Shiraz .
This combination with the aging in oak, to add additional spice and complexity , produces a very special wine .
In the aroma, the Gemini 2021 expresses itself spicy and balanced, supported by blackcurrant, plum and cedarwood notes .


Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz
This cuvée combines the firm structure of Cabernet Sauvignon with the spicy richness of Shiraz. Cabernet Sauvignon often contributes blackcurrant, supporting acidity and firm tannins; Shiraz adds dark berries, body and often smoother-feeling tannins. The result is generally a powerful red wine whose fullness of fruit is given definition by acidity and tannins. The tannin structure of both varieties, together with sufficient acidity and fruit concentration, can support extended ageing. pepper, Körper und oft geschmeidiger wirkendes Tannin. So entsteht ein meist kraftvoller Rotwein, dessen Fruchtfülle durch Säure und Gerbstoffe Kontur erhält. Das Tanningerüst beider Sorten kann zusammen mit ausreichender Säure und Fruchtkonzentration eine längere Reifung unterstützen.
The combination is particularly well established in Australia, and is also produced in South Africa . In the glass, it typically appears deep ruby red to purple. Depending on the climate and Aged, the style ranges from juicy and fruit-forward to dense, spicy and oak-influenced; with age, tobacco and leather notes may develop. It pairs well with briefly seared or braised meat, as well as spicy vegetable dishes.
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