South Africa
Stellenbosch
Warwick Estate Trilogy Library Case, 2012
Lot
3038
Grape Variety
Producer
Warwick Estate Trilogy Stellenbosch
A classic nose with leafy aromas and blackcurrant indicating the presence of Cabernet Sauvignon at 57% blended with 27% Cabernet Franc and 16% Merlot. Despite being a year older, it has matured more slowly than the 2013. Smooth and supple on the palate, it has fine-grained tannins with spicy incense flavours and more blackcurrant. More structured on the palate, I would be inclined to drink the 2013 first.
Warwick Estate Trilogy Stellenbosch
Mature aromas of cooked and dried fruits, raisins, dates, apple and treacle. On the palate, the 2013 is supple and smooth with nice fresh mid-palate fruit leading to a grippy finish. Some Members may have a few bottles of the 2013 in their cellar: it was offered in Cellar 245, Lot 8868. The wine has matured nicely, fully integrating the oak and developing tertiary flavours. It is perfect to drink now and will hold for some years.
A classic nose with leafy aromas and blackcurrant indicating the presence of Cabernet Sauvignon at 57% blended with 27% Cabernet Franc and 16% Merlot. Despite being a year older, it has matured more slowly than the 2013. Smooth and supple on the palate, it has fine-grained tannins with spicy incense flavours and more blackcurrant. More structured on the palate, I would be inclined to drink the 2013 first.
Warwick Estate Trilogy Stellenbosch
Mature aromas of cooked and dried fruits, raisins, dates, apple and treacle. On the palate, the 2013 is supple and smooth with nice fresh mid-palate fruit leading to a grippy finish. Some Members may have a few bottles of the 2013 in their cellar: it was offered in Cellar 245, Lot 8868. The wine has matured nicely, fully integrating the oak and developing tertiary flavours. It is perfect to drink now and will hold for some years.
750ml
2
14%
Blackcurrant, green leaf
Incense
Beef short rib ragout with caramelized onions