2018 | Delaire Graff Estate | Botmaskop

Notes of ripe black fruit, cigar box, gunpowder and pine cones. Full-bodied with firm tannins and delicious fruit. Showing hints of ripe plums and pepper. Long, chocolatey finish.

Producer Information

Delaire Graff Estate is a wine producer located in the Stellenbosch region of Western Cape, South Africa. Owned by Laurence Graff of Graff Diamonds Holdings, the estate – which also features a resort and a spa – is known for its luxury and beauty, with a portfolio of high-quality South African wines to match. Delaire Graff produces a range of wines from sparkling to red. Notable wines include the Sauvignon Blanc, sourced from a few different properties from outside the estate. The Botmaskop red blend is made up of Bordeaux varieties and Shiraz, named for the peak of the same name that sticks up above the estate. Delaire Graff's most coveted wine, the Laurence Graff Reserve, is named for the owner and is predominately Cabernet Sauvignon with small amounts of other Bordeaux varieties. Graff bought the estate in 2008, and immediately began to build the hotel, spa, restaurant, and state-of-the-art winery. About 20 hectares (50 acres) are planted to Bordeaux varieties and Chardonnay. Delaire Graff is nestled in the Helshoogte Pass that links Stellenbosch to Franschhoek. Here, there is a Mediterranean climate with dry, warm summers and cool, rainy winters. The influence from the Atlantic and Indian oceans keep the vineyards from getting too hot, while the multiple mountain ranges keep the land from getting too much rain. The climate ensures a long and slow ripening season, producing complex and concentrated fruit.

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