Delaire Graff Laurence Graff Reserve 2018 Bottle size: 750ml
South Africa, Stellenbosch
R5,500
‘The price might raise a few eyebrows, but there's no denying the consistently high quality of this single vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon from 480 metres in Banghoek. Serious, structured and intense, with fine-grained tannins, graphite, coffee bean and dried herb top notes and a core of piercing blackcurrant fruit. There's no sign of the heat of the vintage here. 2023-33’ – Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2021, 96/100
‘The nose is characterised by freshness and spice, vanilla pod, dark chocolate and hay aromas. Silky and smooth on entry, the wine has a flinty minerality with subtle tannins and huge length and persistence. The flavour profile is dominated by tangy, ripe, concentrated red berries together with brambles and cassis classic flavours expected in a top quality claret.’ – Winemaker
‘The nose is characterised by freshness and spice, vanilla pod, dark chocolate and hay aromas. Silky and smooth on entry, the wine has a flinty minerality with subtle tannins and huge length and persistence. The flavour profile is dominated by tangy, ripe, concentrated red berries together with brambles and cassis classic flavours expected in a top quality claret.’ – Winemaker
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Winemaker | Morné Vrey |
| Alcohol | 14.98% |
| Blend information | 100% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Drink to | Long-term cellar |
| Variety | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Rating | TA 96 |
| Technical analysis | RS: 3.1 g/l | TA: 5.6 g/l | PH: 3.42 |
| Producer information | The Delaire Graff Estate, surrounded by the breathtaking views of the Stellenbosch Valley, offers wine, art, dining and hospitality. Founded in the early 1980s, the estate has changed dramatically over the years. Delaire Graff’s award-winning wines rank amongst the most prestigious in the Southern Hemisphere. Their unique terroir, which is a combination of maritime and mountain, is something their ambitious winemaker explores harvest after harvest. The cool Atlantic sea breeze which washes over their vineyards is what gives their fruit a rich intensity. |
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COLLECTION (Cape Town only):
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CELLARING:
Wine Cellar offers professional wine storage at our premises in Cape Town. If you are not an existing cellaring client, please view our rates and set up an account by visiting our cellaring page.
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