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Rubaiyat 2019

Rubaiyat 2019

R 465.00
R 465.00
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The Rubaiyat is De Grendel’s flagship wine, first made in 2006 when cellar master Charles Hopkins was asked by Sir David Graaff to make an ‘iconic’ wine for the Estate.

A classically poetic Bordeaux style blend consisting of a quatrain of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc, the Rubaiyat was named after Omar Khayyam’s exquisite collection of 1000 Persian love poems from the 10th century, held dear by the late Sir David. Each successive vintage features a different quatrain from the poem on the label, hence the blend of four varietals.

Our flagship will richly reward aging for 10 – 12 years by becoming increasingly velvety, and as the tannins soften and integrate, the fruit may become slightly richer but the luscious elegance and nuances of spice will be retained.


Enjoy with: Rosemary Lamb, Boeuf Bourguignon, Beef Wellington

Tasting Notes: Mulberries, Savoury Spice, Buchu

Awards

2018
Platter's Guide 2022 5 Stars (95 Points)
Tim Atkin Report 2022 91 Points
Winemag Cape Bordeaux Red Blend Report 91 Points
Veritas Gold

2017
Decanter Wine Awards 2021 94 Points
IWSC 2021 91 Points (Silver)
IWSC 2022 92 Points (Silver)
James Suckling 2021 92 Points
Michelangelo Wine Awards 2021 Gold
Michelangelo Wine Awards 2022 Double Gold
Platter's Guide 2021 4 1/2 Stars (93 Points)
Tim Atkin SA Report 2021 90 Points

2016
Decanter Wine Awards 2020 94 Points
Decanter Wine Awards 2021 93 Points
Hong Kong IWSC 2020 Gold
Michelangelo International Wine Awards 2020 Gold
Tim Atkin South African Report 2020 90 Points
Winemag Cape Bordeaux Red Blend Report 2020 Top 10

2015
China Wine & Spirits Awards 2018 Double Gold
China Wine & Spirits Awards 2018 South African Wine of the Year
James Suckling 2018 91 Points
Michelangelo International Wine Awards 2019 Gold
Mundus Vini Germany 2019 Gold
Sakura Japan Women's Wine Awards 2019 Gold
South African Wine Index 2018 Platinum
The Sommeliers Selection 2018 - Voluptuous/Rich Red
Tim Atkin SA Report 2019 92 Points
Veritas Awards 2018 Gold
Veritas Awards 2019 Gold

2014
International Wine & Spirits Competition 2016 Gold
Korea Wine Challenge 2017 Gold

2013
International Wine & Spirits Competition 2015 Gold
Michelangelo International Wine Awards 2015 Platinum
Michelangelo International Wine Awards 2017 Trophy
Mundus Vini Germany 2016 Gold
The Sommeliers Selection 2016 - Voluptuous/Rich Red

2012
The Sommeliers Selection 2015 - Voluptuous/Rich Red

2011
China Wine & Spirits Awards Gold
Vitis Vinifera Awards 2014 Double Gold

2010
Mundus Vini Germany 2013 Gold

2008
Platter’s 4 Stars

2007
Platter’s 4 Stars
Veritas Double Gold
Winemakers Choice Awards 2012 Diamond Award

2006
Platter’s 4 Stars

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  • Tasting Notes

    Deep ruby red in colour with floral fynbos nuances, blackcurrant and black plum aromas, cedar wood and mocha notes. Subtle hints of black pepper and dried herbs lead to blackberry and mulberry flavors, velvety tannins, and savory spice.

  • Food Complements

    Enjoy with marinated chargrilled ribeye steak, game pies, and moussaka topped with lots of aged parmesan.

  • Vintage

    The 2018 vintage faced severe drought in the Western Cape. Precise irrigation ensured the vines received the right amount of water, keeping the crop disease-free. Our team preserved the grapes' aromatic potential with careful viticulture, including limited thinning, proper nitrogen management, adequate plant vigor, and careful harvest timing.

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