Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2024 / 750ml | ≈ $15.21Original ZAR 250.00≈ €13.54 · £11.43 | shop.babylonstoren.com ↗ |
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2.5 g/L
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties 48% Shiraz, 11% Merlot, 10% Pinotage, 9% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot, 8% Malbec, 6% Cabernet Franc
Region Western Cape
Fermentation Vessels Separate fermentation for each cultivar on skins
Maceration 7 days
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 300-litre and 4200-litre French oak
Production Details Cultivars harvested and fermented separately. Fermentation on skins for around 7 days, extended maceration for about 1 week. Pressed into 20% new and 70% second- and third-fill 300-litre French oak barrels, plus 10% in 4200-litre French oak foudres. After malolactic fermentation, racked and returned to barrels for total 12 months maturation before bottling.
Tasting Notes
Succulent, Juicy, Layered plum, Black cherry fruit, Pepper, Liquorice, Sweet aromatic spice, Stylish, Accessible, Seductive finish
Food Pairing Braised oxtail with dumplings, Sticky beef short ribs, Barbequed boerewors
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2.8 g/L
Total Acidity 6.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties 34% Shiraz, 24.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot, 8% Malbec, 7% Petit Verdot, 5.5% Cabernet Franc, 4% Pinotage, 2% Mourvèdre, 2% Grenache Noir, 1.5% Barbera, 0.5% Marselan
Region Western Cape
Fermentation Vessels Separate fermentation for each cultivar on skins
Maceration 7 days
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 300-litre and 4200-litre French oak
Production Details Cultivars harvested and fermented separately. Fermentation on skins for around 7 days, extended maceration for about 1 week. Pressed into 20% new and 70% second- and third-fill 300-litre French oak barrels, plus 10% in 4200-litre French oak foudres. After malolactic fermentation, racked and returned to barrels for total 12 months maturation before bottling.
Tasting Notes
Succulent, Black fruit, Cigar box, Graphite, Smooth tannins, Tightly knit structure, Crushed mulberry, Blackberry, Plum, Sweet spice, Vanilla, Dark chocolate
Food Pairing Slow-cooked game, Oxtail stew, Barbecued boerewors, Grilled lamb chops with rosemary, Lightly spiced pulled pork shoulder
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 3 g/L
pH 3.53
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Shiraz, Pinotage, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Mourvedre, Grenache Noir, Marselan
Shiraz53%
Pinotage19%
Cabernet Franc8%
Merlot6%
Malbec5%
Petit Verdot3%
Mourvedre3%
Grenache Noir2%
Marselan1%
Region Western Cape
Production Details Official Babylonstoren tasting-options PDF lists the 2021 Babel Red blend composition and describes well-judged oak maturation adding layers of sweet spice, vanilla and dark chocolate.
Tasting Notes
crushed mulberry, blackberry, plum, sweet spice, vanilla, dark chocolate
Producer Information
Website
Address
Klapmuts Road, Franschhoek, 7690, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 863 3852
Owner
Koos Bekker and Karen Roos
Cellarmaster
Charl Coetzee