2021 | Babylonstoren | Mourvedre Rose

A hint of watermelon and crushed pomegranate on the palate, rounded off
with fresh acidity for a delicious, lingering mouth-feel.

Producer Information

Babylonstoren. The name evokes romance, splendor, and the legend of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the ancient Middle Eastern home of King Nebuchadnezzar II. Babylon’s Toren, or Tower of Babel, refers to the hill or koppie that rises on this South African wine farm. Backed by the Simonsberg mountains, the werf, or farm, lies in the Drakenstein Valley. Just a short hour’s drive from Cape Town, the estate borders the Stellenbosch, Paarl, and Franschoek wine regions. While referencing its beginnings, the word “farm” doesn’t encompass the whole of what Babylonstoren is today. Its Dutch history begins with The Dutch East India Company (1602-1799) which spread Dutch economic and political power around the world, including in South Africa. In 1652, The Company’s Garden was created in Cape Town to provide ships sailing to Asia with fresh fruits and vegetables. European settlements were encouraged, including those of French Huguenots fleeing Catholic France. A monument to these settlers in Franschoek shows their cultural symbols: Bible, harp, wheat, grapevine, and spinning wheel. These settlers brought winemaking knowledge to the less-experienced Dutch. Babylonstoren was founded in 1692 from a land grant given to Pieter van der Byl. He planted the first grapevines on the property in 1692. The plentiful fresh water on the farm proved to be a distinct advantage over coastal settlements. “Farm” is too simple a term to describe what has grown into a world-class tourist destination amid this beautiful landscape. The garden itself is exquisitely designed and highly productive. Its output supplies the on-site restaurants and the many natural products produced on the estate. The Manor House hotel, built in 1777, has been carefully preserved and exhibits traditional Cape Dutch architecture. Other original buildings have also been adapted for modern use.

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