De Grendel Cape of Good Hope Rubaiyat

Tasting note:

Deep ruby ​​red in colour, floral nuances of fynbos seductively give way to opulent aromas of blackcurrant and black plum, supported by strikingly complex notes of cedarwood and mocha with subtle hints of black pepper and dried herbs before an elegant, black fruit driven taste reveals itself delightfully. flavors of blackberries and mulberries, fitting in the body, supplemented with velvety soft round tannins and savory herbs.

Rubaiyat

The Rubaiyat is De Grendel 's flagship wine, first made in 2006 when cellar master Charles Hopkins was asked by Sir David Graaff to create an 'iconic' wine for the estate. A classically poetic blend in Bordeaux style consisting of a quatrain of Cabernet Sauvignon , Petit Verdot , Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The Rubaiyat is named after Omar Khayyam's exquisite collection of 1000 Persian love poems from the 10th century, cherished by the late Sir David. Each successive vintage has a different quatrain than the poem on the label, hence the mix of four varieties. Our flagship will richly reward the maturation over 10 to 12 years by becoming increasingly velvety. As the tannins soften and integrate, the fruit may become slightly richer, but the lush elegance and nuances of spice are retained