Backsberg Klein Babylonstoren 2003

Klein Babylons Toren is a specially crafted cuve on the basis of varietal intensity and character. Violets, cassis and dried herb aromas from a complex bouquet hinting at the palate's awaiting intensity. Flavours of blackberry and earthy forest floor elements are neatly meshed by fine, ripe fruit tannins that finishes dry with oak derived characters of cinnamon and vanilla. Rich yet structured, this wine will repay careful cellaring over the next ten years.

This Bordeaux inspired blend matches classic evening meals such as roast beef or lamb.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 46.9% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43.3% Merlot, 9.8% Cabernet Franc ]
winemaker : Alicia Rechner
wine of origin : Coastal
analysis : alc : 15.01 % vol  rs : 2.3 g/l  pH : 3.36  ta : 6.1 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  body : Full  taste : Fragrant   wooded
pack : Bottle  

AWARDS
2008 Swiss International Air Lines Wine Awards - Seal of Approval
2007 Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show - Bronze Medal (72/100)
2007 Decanter World Wine Awards - Bronze Medal
2007 Swiss International Air Lines Wine Awards - Bronze Award
Veritas 2006 - Bronze
2006 Juliet Cullinan Wine Connoisseur's Awards - Gold
Swiss International Air Lines Wine Awards 2006 - Bronze

ageing : Can enjoy now or within next 7 - 10 years.

in the cellar : Barrel fermented: 16 months

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