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Old Basket Press

2006 Walker Bay Red Blend

Raoul's Old Basket Press is a captivating red blend hailing from the remarkable Walker Bay region, known for its cool maritime climate that allows for optimal grape growth. This vintage, produced in 2006, showcases a deep red color that is both inviting and alluring. The wine presents a medium-bodied profile with excellent structure, balancing its vibrant acidity and delivering a mouthwatering experience. Its fruit intensity is pronounced, revealing luscious flavors of dark berries and ripe plums, while subtle notes of spice add complexity. The tannins are notably firm, providing a solid backbone that enhances the wine's ageability. This blend is beautifully dry, allowing the intricate flavors to shine through, making it an exceptional choice for both casual sipping and special occasions.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Leather

Leather

Flavor profile:


Acidity Low

Low Pronounced

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Region:


South Africa
South Africa

With its mountainous, maritime-influenced winegrowing regions, South Africa produces top-quality Cabernet Sauvignon and Chenin Blanc and premium Syrah, Pinotage, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. The Dutch brought vines here back in the 1600s to satiate their thirsty sailors en route to India, but they probably never imagined just how important to the wine world South Africa would one day become. Indeed, it took centuries for South Africa to discover its full potential. Most of the country's winegrowing areas thrive in the southwest, known as the Western Cape. Its most famous regions are an easy drive from Cape Town and include Stellenbosch, Swartland, Breedekloof and Franschhoek.

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