'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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Winery Old Road Wine
The Winery Old Road Wine Company was opened in December 2018 and has enjoyed high recognition among wine lovers in South Africa from day one. The Winery, which is located between the railway line and the old main road, offers its visitors a 180-degree view of the massive Franschhoek mountain range. On the so-called "Old Road" everything began. The road not only tells the story of a Winery and its vineyards, but also of an extraordinary town, Franschhoek, and the historical figures who shaped it. The Winery Old Road Wine Company is especially known for its noble white wines and its full-bodied red wines.
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.
Grape Variety
Chenin Blanc is a widely cultivated, old white wine grape variety that has been grown in France (in Anjou – Touraine) since the 9th century. Compared to other white wine grape varieties, this variety is very productive. This leads to a very high quality of the white wine when reduced on the vine.
In South Africa, Chenin Blanc is the most widely grown white wine grape variety. The reason for this is primarily the very high diversity. For example, there are "wild-growing" vines (so-called Bush Vines) that are usually not irrigated. For this reason, the vines penetrate very deep into the ground with their roots to reach water. These Chenin Blancs therefore have a stronger depth and complexity.
The grape variety can also be aged very fresh and fruity in stainless steel tanks, developing into a very nice summer wine. Through the Aged in oak barrels, one obtains very complex and full-bodied white wines. The aromas of Chenin Blanc wines range from peach, apricot, and tropical fruits to honey and melon.
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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!