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Sir David Graaff 1st Baronet of Cape Town 2015

Sir David Graaff 1st Baronet of Cape Town 2015

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In honour of the life and legacy of Sir David Pieter De Villiers Graaff, the 1st Baronet of Cape Town, this red wine of exceptional quality was produced in tribute to the exemplary character and remarkable achievements of this great man.

We, at De Grendel, have produced a wine of the highest quality in keeping with the values exemplified by the first baronet. Vines, like man, take time to reach their full potential. Younger vines produce more fruit and are thus more economically viable, but once mature, produce substantially less fruit – at an exceptionally higher quality.

A true legacy wine, produced in limited quantities to last for over 20 years, each individual bottle is numbered and supports the signature of Sir David Pieter De Villiers Graaff, in remembrance of the responsibility bestowed upon his children by his legacy. 

*NOTE: Loyalty Club discount does not apply*

Enjoy with: Stews, Venison, Mature Cheddar

Tasting Notes: Cassis, Tobacco Leaf, Black Currant

Awards

2015
Platter's Guide 2018 4 ½ Stars
Platter’s Guide 2019 4 ½ Stars

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  • Tasting Notes

    The wine presents an intense and deep red colour, revealing a complex aroma of musk, cinnamon, cloves, red cherries, cigar box and all spice. It has a broad, juicy, and silky-smooth palate with heaps of red fruit, roasted almonds, and maraschino cherries. Fine, textured tannins crescendos to an exceptionally long finish.

  • Food Complements

    This legacy wine calls for hearty meals – complex, concentrated layers of fruit and sweet, firm, rounded tannins will compliment rich stews and pair perfectly with venison, roast lamb or beef, while the finesse and elegance of the wine will stand up to matured cheeses such as Cheddar or Gouda.

  • Vintage

    The 2015 vintage was particularly dry and windy during flowering, which resulted in a 15% smaller crop in the coastal region. As a result of this, the harvest was 10 to 15 days earlier than normal, the vineyard growth was less, and the bunches were smaller. These conditions, however, produced berries with a much higher concentration of fruit flavours. Taking all of this inconsideration, the 2015 vintage has the potential to be one of the finest vintages in recent years – if not the best in recent memory.

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