Buitenverwachting Christine 2017
South Africa
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£24.50
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£22.50
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Description
In a nutshell:
A wonderful South African Bordeaux red Blend and Buitenverwachting's flagship.
The lowdown:
Named after winemaker Lars Maack's mother their premier red is a blend of mainly Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot with smaller amounts of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, the major red varieties of Bordeaux which have been successfully grown in the region for centuries. It's big and rich and aged for two years in new French oak barrels. The dark fruit flavours of ripe cherry and cassis dominate with dark chocolate, tobacco and cedar undertones supporting these well. Full-bodied with grippy, nicely integrated tannins it signs off with a long rich finish.
The Producer:
Wine growing at Buitenverwachting goes back to the early days of South Africa's history. The first Dutch governor of the colony, Simon van der Stel, planted vines here in 1685 on what was originally the Constantia Estate. Over the years it was subdivided and now forms five wineries of which Buitenverwachting is one. The recent story of the estate began in 1980 when it was acquired by Richard and Christine Müller. They set about restoring the rundown farm and vineyards and created one of the most beautiful estates in the Constantia, and in the process building an enviable reputation for their wines. The first harvest was in 1985 when the focus was on white wines, but over time they've added substantial plantings of varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot which have met with considerable success. Lars Maack, son of Richard and Christine, is largely responsible for running the estate these days. Buitenverwachting means 'beyond expectation' and is a pretty fair description of their wines.
When to drink:
Deep and velvety it's good with roast and grilled red meats and rich game dishes.
A wonderful South African Bordeaux red Blend and Buitenverwachting's flagship.
The lowdown:
Named after winemaker Lars Maack's mother their premier red is a blend of mainly Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot with smaller amounts of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, the major red varieties of Bordeaux which have been successfully grown in the region for centuries. It's big and rich and aged for two years in new French oak barrels. The dark fruit flavours of ripe cherry and cassis dominate with dark chocolate, tobacco and cedar undertones supporting these well. Full-bodied with grippy, nicely integrated tannins it signs off with a long rich finish.
The Producer:
Wine growing at Buitenverwachting goes back to the early days of South Africa's history. The first Dutch governor of the colony, Simon van der Stel, planted vines here in 1685 on what was originally the Constantia Estate. Over the years it was subdivided and now forms five wineries of which Buitenverwachting is one. The recent story of the estate began in 1980 when it was acquired by Richard and Christine Müller. They set about restoring the rundown farm and vineyards and created one of the most beautiful estates in the Constantia, and in the process building an enviable reputation for their wines. The first harvest was in 1985 when the focus was on white wines, but over time they've added substantial plantings of varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot which have met with considerable success. Lars Maack, son of Richard and Christine, is largely responsible for running the estate these days. Buitenverwachting means 'beyond expectation' and is a pretty fair description of their wines.
When to drink:
Deep and velvety it's good with roast and grilled red meats and rich game dishes.
Details
| Categories | Wine / Red Wine / Rich & Powerful Reds |
| Country | South Africa |
| Grape Variety | Cabernet Sauvignon , Merlot , Cabernet Franc |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Volume | 75cl |
| ABV | 14% |
| SKU | BU1914RN |
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