Mulderbosch
Stellenbosch, South Africa
A red blend from a respected South African winemaker
ABOUT THIS WINE:
Mulderbosch
Faithful Hound Red Blend
Mulderbosch Faithful Hound celebrates the virtues of Bordeaux’s great tradition of blending. Aside from investing considerable effort in their own vineyards near False Bay, their quest to find the perfect sites for each of the five varieties used in the blend led them from the cooler sites to the rich, shale soils of Bottelary. The goal with each bottling of Faithful Hound is to produce a rich, complex wine that comfortably expresses Old World class and the generosity of fruit associated with the Cape. This is a traditional Bordeaux blend and is even more delicious when paired with dinner. A classic blend of noble red varieties, the wine displays both serious structure and delightful fruit, making it approachable in its youth but undoubtedly worthy of cellaring.
Due to state registrations, we cannot ship this wine to AL, AZ, CO, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, ME, MI, MO, NJ, NV,ABOUT THIS WINE
Mulderbosch
Faithful Hound Red Blend
Mulderbosch Faithful Hound celebrates the virtues of Bordeaux’s great tradition of blending. Aside from investing considerable effort in their own vineyards near False Bay, their quest to find the perfect sites for each of the five varieties used in the blend led them from the cooler sites to the rich, shale soils of Bottelary. The goal with each bottling of Faithful Hound is to produce a rich, complex wine that comfortably expresses Old World class and the generosity of fruit associated with the Cape. This is a traditional Bordeaux blend and is even more delicious when paired with dinner. A classic blend of noble red varieties, the wine displays both serious structure and delightful fruit, making it approachable in its youth but undoubtedly worthy of cellaring.
Due to state registrations, we cannot ship this wine to AL, AZ, CO, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, ME, MI, MO, NJ, NV,
WINE REGION:
Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch is the heart and soul of South African wine, as important to the country's winemaking prestige as Napa is to the United States or Bordeaux to France. This beautiful region comprises seven sub-regions, all centered around the leafy university town of Stellenbosch. Winemaking here is influenced by the cooling sea breezes that sweep in off False Bay, and the crumbly, mineral-rich granite soils. While perhaps most famous for its beloved Pinotage, Stellenbosch also offers a diverse range of varietals, such as its impeccable Bordeaux blends, fragrant Syrah, crisp Chenin Blanc and outstanding Chardonnay.
WINE REGION
Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch is the heart and soul of South African wine, as important to the country's winemaking prestige as Napa is to the United States or Bordeaux to France. This beautiful region comprises seven sub-regions, all centered around the leafy university town of Stellenbosch. Winemaking here is influenced by the cooling sea breezes that sweep in off False Bay, and the crumbly, mineral-rich granite soils. While perhaps most famous for its beloved Pinotage, Stellenbosch also offers a diverse range of varietals, such as its impeccable Bordeaux blends, fragrant Syrah, crisp Chenin Blanc and outstanding Chardonnay.
FLAVOR PROFILE:
Pairs well with…
Roasted Duck, Charcuterie, Marinated Steak
Pairs well with…
Roasted Duck, Charcuterie, Marinated Steak
FLAVOR PROFILE
Pairs well with…
Roasted Duck, Charcuterie, Marinated Steak
Pairs well with…
Roasted Duck, Charcuterie, Marinated Steak
TASTING NOTES:
Cloves
Redcurrant
Fig
A pronounced cassis aroma characterizes the first nose but is followed by dried figs, dates, and hints of clove. The fruit yields to a subtle forest-floor. Fruit aromas apparent on the nose follow onto the palate as fleshy ripe flavors but find balance with an earthy, savory character.
TASTING NOTES
Cloves
Redcurrant
Fig
A pronounced cassis aroma characterizes the first nose but is followed by dried figs, dates, and hints of clove. The fruit yields to a subtle forest-floor. Fruit aromas apparent on the nose follow onto the palate as fleshy ripe flavors but find balance with an earthy, savory character.
ABOUT THE BRAND:
Mulderbosch
When Mulderbosch founder, Larry Jacobs, bought the farm in 1989, the community referred to the property as “vuilplasie,” Afrikaans for “dirty little farm.” A (small) cellar was later built, and the first set of wines were released: Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay. The dream was to produce wine, but certainly not just any wine; they had to consistently reflect innovation, creativity, and excellence. Soon, Mulderbosch gained international traction with a growing list of accolades and awards. As an innovator, Mulderbosch was the first producer in the country to successfully create a barrel-fermented style of Chenin Blanc, and so the ‘Steen Op Hout’ label was born. Trailblazing, the infant rosé category with their Rosé of Cabernet Sauvignon, continued this thread of innovation. Today, Mulderbosch has achieved commercial success worldwide and has affirmed their identity as a producer of distinctive wines, representative of the soils and climate in which their grapes are grown.
ABOUT THE BRAND
Mulderbosch
When Mulderbosch founder, Larry Jacobs, bought the farm in 1989, the community referred to the property as “vuilplasie,” Afrikaans for “dirty little farm.” A (small) cellar was later built, and the first set of wines were released: Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay. The dream was to produce wine, but certainly not just any wine; they had to consistently reflect innovation, creativity, and excellence. Soon, Mulderbosch gained international traction with a growing list of accolades and awards. As an innovator, Mulderbosch was the first producer in the country to successfully create a barrel-fermented style of Chenin Blanc, and so the ‘Steen Op Hout’ label was born. Trailblazing, the infant rosé category with their Rosé of Cabernet Sauvignon, continued this thread of innovation. Today, Mulderbosch has achieved commercial success worldwide and has affirmed their identity as a producer of distinctive wines, representative of the soils and climate in which their grapes are grown.