This dry, full-bodied South African red blend offers a balanced fusion of black fruit and a savoury edge of cigar. Our winemakers have aged each component in oak barrels to produce a soft mouth-feel and juicy, lingering finish that will leave you wanting more.

It is youthful and vibrant, with enough depth to hold its own when savoured with slow-cooked game or oxtail stew, barbecued boerewors, fire-grilled lamb chops with rosemary or lightly spiced pulled pork.

The blend is made up of 48% Shiraz, 11% Merlot, 10% Pinotage, 9% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot, 8% Malbec and 6% Cabernet Franc. Will age well up to 8 years.

Country of origin: South Africa. Storage: Ideally in a cool, dark space with a consistent temperature, between 10-16°C (50-60°F). Store bottles horizontally, as this helps keep the cork moist, preventing oxidation.

Package type: Glass Bottle. Contains Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites. Suitable for vegetarians.

Brand: Babylonstoren, a working farm in the heart of South Africa's Cape Winelands. The wines are produced in a state-of-the-art winery that integrates both new and traditional winemaking techniques.

Grape variety: 48% Shiraz, 11% Merlot, 10% Pinotage, 9% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot, 8% Malbec, 6% Cabernet Franc. Current vintage: 2023. Regional information: On the slopes of the Simonsberg Mountain in Western Cape, South Africa.

Tasting notes: Succulent and juicy with layered plum and black cherry fruit lifted by pepper and liquorice. Alcohol by volume: 14. Serving suggestions: Room temperature, 16-18°C (60-64°F) with slow-cooked game or oxtail stew, barbecued boerewors, grilled lamb chops with rosemary or lightly spiced pulled pork.

Winemaker: Klaas Stoffberg. Taste category: Dry, full-bodied red wine. Vinification details: The cultivars were harvested separately and made separately, fermented on the skins for around seven days, with extended maceration, then aged in French oak barrels for 12 months.