Idiom C Cape Blend is a prominent South African red from Stellenbosch. A harmonious blend of Pinotage, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot, it offers a complex bouquet of dark fruits and spices. Powerful and structured on the palate, with a long finish. Perfect with red meats and aged cheeses at 16-18°C.
South Africa - Stellenbosch, Western Cape Red Wine, Cape Blend Pinotage, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Idiom C Cape Blend - 2022 750 ml
45.30 €
38.51 price for 60 bottles (also mixed)
Colour
Intense ruby red with violet reflections
Bouquet
Complex aroma of dark fruits, spices, mocha, cedar, and slight earthy notes
Taste
Full-bodied, rich, with structured tannins, dark fruits and a long, persistent finish
Alcohol content
14.5% vol
Type of glass
Large red wine glass or Bordeaux glass
Pairings
Red meats, game, aged cheeses, rich stews and braised dishes
Refinement
18-24 months in French oak barriques, followed by bottle aging
Vinification
Hand-picked grapes, destemming, fermentation in steel, punch-downs, malolactic fermentation