Babylonstoren Nebukadnesar 2015

A blend of 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, 15% Petit Verdot, 12% Cabernet Franc and 9% Malbec. Best enjoyed with Black Forest ham and Stanford cheese with wonderful ageing potential of up to 10 years. All the wines were made separately and matured in new French oak barrels for 23 months. Then the blend was made up and left in a tank for a month (to marry) before being bottled and matured for 4 months prior to release in April 2016. 

Intriguing fragrance of violets and thyme, intense blackcurrant and underlying cigar-box and exotic floral tones. Superbly crafted with good balance of vibrant multi-layered fruit supported by tight, well-honed tannins. Opulent yet sophisticated with a long, compelling finish. (bottle 8159/ 16400)