We are delighted with our interpretation of the Cape Blend. The wine has a wonderful balance of complex red and black fruit, with a lively acidity and youthful tannins. A moreish red wine.

Anbaugebiet: Paarl

Food pairing: We recommend our Cape Blend alone or with a medieranean platter, or alongside barbeque meats.

Alc. 14% vol.

Restzucker: 2,0g/l

Restsäure: 5,5g/l

pH: 3,98

Vinification: The grapes were handpicked at phenolic ripeness and stored at 10 °C to ensure the finest flavor and freshness. Upon crushing, a temperature of 10 °C was maintained and both skins and juice were left in contact in French oak tanks for 10 days. Varying from stainless steel, this approach provides improved color and flavor stability. Upon fermentation, flavour and color is allowed to develop for a period of 4 weeks before the wine is transferred to 100% French oak 225l barrels for 16-22 months. The use of French oak allows the wine to retain certain flavors and extract tannin from the oak, resulting in a fuller mid pallet.

Allergy information: Contains sulfite

Producer: 

Marianne Wine Estate

Valley Road - Off R44,

Stellenbosch, 7600

Südafrika

A warm-climate Sauvignon blanc giving a riper, bright yellow grape juice lends itself to a ‘Blanc-Fume’ style, a method often used in Bordeaux. A departure in style from the classic Cape Sauvignon makes for a unique wine. The result is a distinctive Sauvignon Blanc - a pretty nose of elder flower, yellow peach, lime and vanilla, with a broad, textured palate and coated acidity.

Anbaugebiet: Paarl

Rebsorten: 91% Sauvignon Blanc, 9% Semillion

Food suggestions: We recommend our Sauvignon Blanc among fish and seafood meal, or nice chevin toasts.

Alc. 14,5% vol.

Restzucker: 1,8g/l

Restsäure: 6,0g/l

pH: 3,28

Vinification: The grapes were handpicked at phenolic ripeness and stored at 10°C. The bunches were hand sorted before being pressed, maintaining a temperature of 10°C. The juice was fermented and matured for 9 months in 25% new French Acacia barrels, 25% in 2nd fill French Oak Barrels and 50% in Stainless steel tank to allow complexity to develop. During ageing on the fine lees, the lees were regularly stirred up in order to protect the delicate fruit aromas and to improve the mouthfeel of the wine.

Allergy information: Contains Sulfite

Producer:

Marianne Wine Estate

Valley Road - Off R44,

Stellenbosch, 7600

Südafrika

The grapes from bush vine trained Pinotage were handpicked at phenolic ripeness and stored at 10 °C to ensure the finest flavor and freshness. Upon crushing, a temperature of 10 °C was maintained and both skins and juice were left in contact to cold macerate in French oak tanks for 6 days. This approach provides improved color and flavor stability.

Anbaugebiet: Paarl

Rebsorten: 100% Pinotage

Alc. 14,43% vol.

Restzucker: 2,0g/l

Restsäure: 5,5g/l

pH: 3,98

Vinification: Upon fermentation, flavour and color is allowed to develop for a period of 4 weeks before the wine is transferred to 100% French oak 225l barrels for 16-18 months. The use of predominantly older French oak allows the wine to retain fruit flavors and extract tannin from the oak, resulting in a balance of fruit and spice aromas, together with a well structured mid pallet.

Awards: Michel Angelo - Double Gold

Allergy information: Contains Sulfite

Producer:

Marianne Wine Estate

Valley Road - Off R44,

Stellenbosch, 7600

Südafrika

A refined expression of this tricky varietal. Black and blue fruits with hints of dried cranberries on the nose, with an expressive and full palate of ripe red and blue fruit, spiciness and a long, savoury finish

Anbaugebiet: Paarl

Rebsorten: 100% Merlot

Food pairing: We recommend our Merlot alongside a medium rare steak, or marinated lamb and wild herbs.

Alc. 14,5% vol.

Restzucker: 3,2g/l

Restsäure: 5,8g/l

pH: 3,63

Vinification: The grapes were handpicked at phenolic ripeness and stored at 10 °C to ensure the finest flavor and freshness. Upon crushing, a temperature of 10 °C was maintained and both skins and juice were left in contact in French oak tanks for 10 days. Varying from stainless steel, this approach provides improved color and flavor stability. Upon fermentation, flavour and color is allowed to develop for a period of 4 weeks before the wine is transferred to 40% new and 60% second and third fill French oak barrels for 16-22 months. The use of new French oak allows the wine to retain certain flavors and extract tannin from the oak, resulting in a fuller mid pallet. By using only 40% new oak, the fruits within the wine are respected ensuring the wine is complex yet settled with great ageing potential.

Awards: Michel Angelo - Single Gold

Allergy information: Contains Sulfite

Producer:

Marianne Wine Estate

Valley Road - Off R44,

Stellenbosch, 7600

Südafrika

Blackcurrant, dried blue berries, cigar box and nuances of vanilla pod fill the nose. The palate is well balanced with rich tannins providing a round, tasty mid and a long, slightly grippy finish. The rich black fruit and cigar box aromas combine harmoniously with the lingering tannins on the finish of the palate. This is an attempt to a classic old world style Cabernet Sauvignon rich in aroma and tannin with a great ageing potential.

Anbaugebiet: Stellenbosch

Rebsorten: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Food pairing: Our Shiraz will happily take on powerful flavours, rich and gamey. This wine will go along perfectly with ostrich or venison.

Alc. 14,5% vol.

Restzucker: 3,0g/l

Restsäure: 5,3g/l

pH: 3,63

Vinification: The grapes were handpicked at phenolic ripeness and stored at 10°C to ensure the finest flavour and freshness. Upon crushing, a temperature of 10°C was maintained and both skins and juice were left in contact in French oak tanks for 10 days. Varying from stainless steel, this approach provides improved colour and tannin stability. Upon fermentation, flavour and colour is allowed to develop for a period of 4 weeks before the wine is transferred to 35% new French oak barrels for 18 - 22 months. The use of new French oak allows the wine to retain certain flavours and extract tannin from the oak, resulting in a fuller mid pallet. By using only 35% new oak, the fruits within the wine are respected ensuring the wine is complex yet settled with great ageing potential.

Vintage: Hot and dry, with low rainfall / drought in the Cape. Despite irrigation, yields were at a record low, resulting in lower production, with small and concentrated grape berries. Good quality vintage with intense aromas and elegant tannins.

Awards: Michel Angelo - Single Gold

Allergy information: Contains Sulfite

Producer:

Marianne Wine Estate

Valley Road - Off R44,

Stellenbosch, 7600

Südafrika

Red and black fruit, purple flowers, spice and white pepper on the nose. The palate is pure and fresh with lovely fine tannins, the finish gently savoury.

This wine features a complex nose with aromas of dried black fruits, hints of black pepper corns and floral after tones. The pallet is soft and well-structured with roundness on the mid-pallet. The finish is long, with lasting tasty tannins – showing great potential for further ageing. This wine is a true expression of what we are trying to do at Marianne – making complex wines rich in color and structure with beautiful fruit expression.

Anbaugebiet: Paarl

Rebsorten: 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot, 18% Shiraz

Food pairing: Our Floreal is made for special occasions. Easily enjoyed alone, this is the perfect wine for a meat-driven French meals. We recommend beef or game such as venison.

Alc. 14,9% vol.

Restzucker: 3,6g/l

Restsäure: 5,6g/l

pH: 3,87

Vinification: The grape varietals were handpicked separately at phenolic ripeness and stored at 10 °C to ensure the finest flavor and freshness. Subsequent processing, fermentation and maturation was also carried out individually for each varietal. Upon crushing , a temperature of 10 °C was maintained and both skins and juice were left in contact in French oak tanks for 10 days for optimum color and flavor extraction. Upon fermentation, color and character is allowed to develop for a further period of 3 weeks before the wine is transferred to 100% new French oak barrels for 16-22 months. The use of new French oak allows the wine to retain certain flavoursand extract tannin from the oak. Being our flagship red, much care and attention is taken in selecting the finest barrels containing maximum flavor and character.

Terroir: Climate, soil, altitude and slope orientation are essential elements required in capturing as much varietal character as possible. The climate is mild to warm with southern winds, ensuring grapes are cooled to optimum temperature for maximum character and flavour. Soils are predominantly medium textured and an average annual rainfall of 800 mm ensures minimal irrigation.

Awards: Michel Angelo - Single Gold

Allergy information: Contains Sulfites

Producer:

Marianne Wine Estate

Valley Road - Off R44,

Stellenbosch, 7600

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