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World Tour of Cabernet Sauvignon

Stellenbosch | Margaret River | Maipo
  • Tastes like
  • Berry
  • Smoky wood
  • Pepper (cracked)
  • Good with
  • Beef
  • Lamb
  • Duck
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  • 90+
¥330
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    Description

    The days are getting shorter, orange leaves on trees are dotting the horizon and pumpkin spice has made its annual debut. There’s no denying it anymore: autumn is here. Fall is the perfect time to stay warm with a nice glass of red wine. The days might be getting shorter but we’ve compiled a delicious trio of Cabernet wines that will pair perfectly with any fall day. For a limited time, you can get 3 exceptional bottles for ONLY ¥330! SAVE ¥180!

    1 x 2018 Amelia Park "Trellis" Cabernet Merlot |Western Australia, Margaret River

    Founded in 2009, Amelia Park is one of the younger wineries in Margaret River. They have already earned an impressive number of awards and accolades, including 5 Stars from James Halliday, 2014 Margaret River Winery of the Year, and winemaker Jeremy Gordon being a finalist for the 2015 International Red Winemaker of the Year.
    Trellis Cabernet Merlot offers exceptional value for money. Opulent on the nose with savoury cassis, olive, chocolate fresh blackcurrant, and dried herbs, while the palate is plush with sweet fruit and velvet tannins.
    91/100 from Decanter.

    1 x 2015 Overgaauw Shepherd's Cottage Cabernet Merlot | Stellenbosch, South Africa

    Overgaauw Wine Estate is now one of the best in South Africa and can be called a classic wine house. The style of wines that Overgaauw produces is based on a classic approach. The Shepherd's Cottage is a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot located on vineyards around 15-20 years old. In the glass, the Shepherd's cottage has a deep color with purple reflection; richly filled aroma with blackberry compote, blueberries, leather and vanilla.
    90/100 from Tim Atkin (MW)

    1 x 2018 Ventisquero Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon | Chile, Maipo Valley

    Viña Ventisquero was founded in the late 1990s by Gonzalo Vial and has quickly gone on to become one of the countries top wine producers. With a winery based in the coastal Maipo Valley the estate sources grapes from the prestigious Casablanca, Leyda, Colchagua and Apalta Valley regions to produce a range of sought-after, awardwinning wines. Young, dynamic and innovative, the wines of Viña Ventisquero provide a captivating glimpse into the diversity of terroirs of this exciting wine nation.
    This wine is deep ruby in colour. An expressive nose, rch in red and black fruit, especially berries such as strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and blackcurrants, which intermingle with notes of black pepper, carmel and chocolate.
    Silver Medal Winner at Mondial de Bruxelles. 

    Variety Description

    Cabernet Sauvignon

    Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the world's most widely recognized red wine grape varieties. It is grown in nearly every major wine producing country among a diverse spectrum of climate. Cabernet Sauvignon became internationally recognized through its prominence in Bordeaux wines where it is often blended with Merlot and Cabernet Franc. South Australia, Western Australia & California in the USA have become well-known for their Cabernet Sauvignon wines. The classic profile of Cabernet Sauvignon tends to be full-bodied wines with high tannins and noticeable acidity that contributes to the wine's aging potential.

    Merlot

    Merlot is a dark blue-coloured wine grape variety, that is used as both a blending grape and for varietal wines. Along with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot, Merlot is one of the primary grapes used in Bordeaux wine, and it is the most widely planted grape in the Bordeaux wine regions. When harvesting late, it gain ripeness and produce inky, purple coloured wines that are full in body with high alcohol and lush, velvety tannins with plum and blackberry fruit. The traditional "Bordeaux style" of Merlot involves harvesting Merlot earlier to maintain acidity and producing more medium-bodied wines with moderate alcohol levels that have fresh, red fruit flavours (raspberries, strawberries) and potentially leafy, vegetal notes.

    Country Description

    Australia

    Wine is produced in every state, with more than 60 designated wine regions however Australia's wine regions are mainly in the southern, cooler parts of the country, with vineyards located in South Australia, New South Wales, Victoria, Western Australia, Tasmania and Queensland. The major grape varieties are predominantly Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Semillon, Pinot noir, Riesling, and Sauvignon blanc. Some of the more famous wine areas include Barossa Valley, Coonawarra, Clare Valley, Hunter Valley and Margret River.

    South Africa

    South African wine has a history dating back to 1659, with the first bottle produced in Cape Town by its founder Jan van Riebeeck. Access to international markets led to new investment in the South African wine market. Production is concentrated around Cape Town, with major vineyard and production centres at Constantia, Paarl, Stellenbosch and Worcester. There are about 60 appellations within the Wine of Origin (WO) system, which was implemented in 1973 with a hierarchy of designated production regions, districts and wards. WO wines must only contain grapes from the specific area of origin. "Single vineyard" wines must come from a defined area of less than 5 hectares. An "Estate Wine" can come from adjacent farms if they are farmed together and wine is produced on site. A ward is an area with a distinctive soil type or climate and is roughly equivalent to a European appellation.

    Chile

    The climate in Chile has been described as midway between that of California and France with the most common grapes grown being Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère. Other wine varieties include Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Cabernet franc, Pinot noir, Syrah, Sangiovese, Barbera, Malbec, and Carignan. White wine varieties include Chardonnay, Sauvignon blanc, Sauvignon vert, Sémillon, Riesling, Viognier, Torontel, Pedro Ximénez, Gewürztraminer and Muscat of Alexandria. The climate is varied with the northern regions being very hot and dry compared to the cooler, wetter regions in the south.

    Region Description

    Margaret River, Western Australia

    Western Australia extends across the western third of the continent however its wine regions are almost entirely situated in the cooler climate of its south-western tip. Western Australia produces less than 5% of the country's wine output, but in quality terms it is very much near the top. There are three Famous regions in Western Australia: Great Southern known for Riesling, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot noir, Shiraz, and Malbec, Margret River grape varieties include Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sémillion, Sauvignon blanc, Chenin blanc and Chardonnay and Swan District with the hottest climat with grape varieties such as Verdelho, Chenin blanc, and Chardonnay.

    Stellenbosch

    Stellenbosch is perhaps the most famous wine-producing region in South Africa. The town, in Western Cape's Coastal Region, is steeped in history and is home to the country’s best-known wine estates. Cabernet Sauvignon is the region's most widely planted grape variety, and is often combined with Merlot to create Bordeaux Blend wines. Vineyards cover the gently rolling hills of Stellenbosch, from Helderberg in the south to the lower slopes of Simonsberg Mountain in the north. This terrain allows for a lot of variation in wine styles, and mesoclimates suitable for the cultivation of all sorts of grape varieties can be found among the exposed hills and sheltered valleys.

    Maipo Valley

    Maipo Valley is the closest Chilean wine region to Santiago, the capital city of Chile, and located in the middle of the country. The valley is divided between three sub-regions, Alto Maipo, Central Maipo, and Pacific Maipo. Maipo is renown for its exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon, ripe, subtle, spicy and complex with its signature, powerful eucalyptus and blackcurrant flavours. It amounts for over 60% of the regions 10,000ha. Merlot, Chardonnay and Carmenere are also important.