{"title":"Wine from Babylon's Peak","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBabylon’s Peak is a private cellar located on the slopes of the Paardeberg Mountains between Malmesbury and Paarl.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour generations have farmed here, passing down their winemaking knowledge and passion through the ages. Current winemaker Stephan Basson joined his father in 2003 and started making wine under the Babylon’s Peak brand. Stephan is a passionate and warm-hearted family man. He has dedicated his life to the wine industry and is passionate to keep the Basson legacy alive through the range of characterful Babylon’s Peak wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe name Babylon’s Peak is derived from the very high granite peak on the farm, which is known to local people as ‘Babylonstoren’ (in English, ‘The Tower of Babylon’). Some of the highest vineyards in the Swartland region are found here at about 700 metres above sea level. The Paardeberg area is characterized by decomposed granite soils and unique terroir which result in optimum soil expression and fruit purity. All the grapes used for the wines are carefully selected and treated before the wine is made in the traditional way. Being a private cellar, they have the opportunity to select and bottle only the best quality wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"babylons-peak-chenin-blanc-2018","title":"Babylons Peak Chenin Blanc 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003e    Babylons Peak Chenin Blanc is made from 100 percent Chenin Blanc.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBabylon's Peak winery, situated on the highest weathered granite slopes of the Paardeberg Mountain, is privately owned by the Basson family who has passed down the tradition, passion and art of winemaking over four generations. Predominantly low-yield dryland bushvines are selected to produce these excellent wines with distinctive character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Chenin Blanc grapes were picked from very old dryland bushvine vineyards. The vineyard grows on weathered granite soils, contributing to the flavor of the grapes and mineral character of the wine. Production is limited to 5 tons\/ha.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe grapes were harvest by hand at 22.1°B. The grapes were destalked and lightly crushed. Only the first 450 litres free-run juice per ton were fermented in stainless steel tanks at a cold temperature (10-12°C) for 21 days. The wines was left on the fermentation lees until bottling.\u003c\/span\u003e    \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA crisp, fresh and fruity Chenin Blanc from low-yield dryland bushvines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePairs with s\u003cspan\u003ealads, seafood, chicken and other light dishes. The perfect wine for every occasion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReview:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"This unwooded Chenin is made from a single vineyard of 38+ year old dry farmed bush vines planted on granitic soils. It offers a complex bouquet of minerals and tropical fruit with an herbal edge. The palate is crisp and mineral like with appealing guava fruit notes. Stephan aims for a fresh style, and he succeeds. One doesn’t typically age an inexpensive wine like this, but giving Chenin additional time in bottle often enhances complexity and richness. Stephan showed us a 2007 vintage of this wine, and it had evolved into a delicious, rich wine of honeyed peach and dried apricot. - Don Winkler\"\u003c\/span\u003e     \u003cspan\u003e- i-winereview.com (The Wines of Babylon’s Peak in South Africa’s Swartland, September 30th 2019), 90 pts\u003c\/span\u003e       \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Babylon’s Peak","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949001273391,"sku":"SA1EE506000CBS","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/babylons_peak_chenin_blanc_hq_label.jpg?v=1771487138"},{"product_id":"babylons-peak-pinotage-2017","title":"Babylons Peak Pinotage 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003e    Babylons Peak Pinotage is made from 100 percent Pinotage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBabylon's Peak winery, situated on the highest weathered granite slopes of the Paardeberg Mountain, is privately owned by the Basson family who has passed down the tradition, passion and art of winemaking over four generations. Predominantly low-yield dryland bushvines are selected to produce these excellent wines with distinctive character.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDark red color, with ripe plums and mocha on the nose. Dark fruit followed by spice on the palate. A well balanced wine with smooth integrated tannins.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Pinotage is dryland bushvines, planted on the highest south-east facing granite slopes on the farm. Due to its unique terroir, this vineyard ripens slowly over a very long period. This results in very dark color, soft tannins and good flavor compounds. The baboons normally harvest their quantity first and we pick the rest.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe grapes were harvested by hand at 25,6°B.and destalked only. No crushing was done. Cold maceration was done before fermentation started in open fermenters. The grapes fermented between 24-26°C for 5-7 days, after which the wine was taken to barrels where it went through malolactic fermentation. After malolactic fermentation was completed, the wine spent 12 months in 225 liter French oak barrels until bottling.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e   Pairs with l\u003cspan\u003eamb, bobotie and braaied red meat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReview:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Semi-opaque. An outstanding value in South African Pinotage, the 2017 vintage shows an effusive nose of dark cherry, chocolate and tobacco. It’s big and rich in the mouth with flavors that evoke black raspberry and dark cocoa powder. Quite ripe in style with a long finish. At 14.5° alcohol, it’s a big wine. - Don Winkler\"\u003c\/span\u003e     \u003cspan\u003e- i-winereview.com (The Wines of Babylon’s Peak in South Africa’s Swartland, September 30th 2019), 90+ pts\u003c\/span\u003e       \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Babylon’s Peak","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949001306159,"sku":"SA0EE506001PTM","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/babylons_peak_pinotage_hq_label.jpg?v=1771487140"},{"product_id":"babylons-peak-viognier-roussanne-2018","title":"Babylons Peak Viognier-Roussanne 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003eBabylons Peak Viognier-Roussanne is made from \u003cspan\u003e60\/40 blend of Viognier and Roussanne\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBabylon's Peak winery, situated on the highest weathered granite slopes of the Paardeberg Mountain, is privately owned by the Basson family who has passed down the tradition, passion and art of winemaking over four generations. Predominantly low-yield dryland bushvines are selected to produce these excellent wines with distinctive character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eComplex flavors of flowers, peach, dried pear and apricot with a long, smooth finish on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReview:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This 60\/40 blend of Viognier and Roussanne offers a perfume of white flowers and a finely focused palate of spice and white stone fruit with just a touch of minerals and white pepper. At the time of tasting, this wine had just been bottled and was for that reasons a bit closed; - Don Winkler\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e - i-winereview.com (The Wines of Babylon’s Peak in South Africa’s Swartland, September 30th 2019), 90 pts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Babylon’s Peak","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949001404463,"sku":"SA1EE506003VGS","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/babylons_peak_viognier_roussanne_hq_label.jpg?v=1771487142"},{"product_id":"babylons-peak-paardeberg-shiraz-2018","title":"Babylons Peak Paardeberg Shiraz 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003e    Babylons Peak Paardeberg Shiraz is made from 100 percent Shiraz. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBabylon's Peak winery, situated on the highest weathered granite slopes of the Paardeberg Mountain, is privately owned by the Basson family who has passed down the tradition, passion and art of winemaking over four generations. Predominantly low-yield dryland bushvines are selected to produce these excellent wines with distinctive character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA classic Shiraz with dark fruit, violets and white pepper. An elegant wine with ripe tannins and a lingering aftertaste.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe grapes were harvested by hand. The grapes were destalked only, no crushing was done. Cold maceration was done before fermentation started in open fermenters. The grapes fermented between 24-26°C for 5-7 days, after which the wine was taken to barrels where it went through malolactic fermentation. After malolactic fermentation was completed, the wine spent 14 months in 225 litre French oak barrels until bottling.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e   Pairs with r\u003cspan\u003eich and creamy meat dishes eg. oxtail and venison.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReview:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The Shiraz is our favorite of the Babylon Peak portfolio. It offers nice purity of black fruit with a licorice note on the nose and flavors of blackberry, mocha, and a touch of dried fruit. It’s softly textured with good supporting acidity and has an attractive cracked pepper spice note. Fermented with some viognier skins and matured 12-14 months in oak barrels. - Don Winkler\"  \u003cb\u003e- i-winereview.com (The Wines of Babylon’s Peak in South Africa’s Swartland, September 30th 2019), 91 pts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Babylon’s Peak","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949001535535,"sku":"SA0EE506002SZL","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/babylon_s_peak_shiraz_paardeberg_hq_label.jpg?v=1771487141"},{"product_id":"babylons-peak-chenin-blanc-2020","title":"Babylons Peak Chenin Blanc 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003e Babylons Peak Chenin Blanc is made from 100 percent Chenin Blanc.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBabylon's Peak winery, situated on the highest weathered granite slopes of the Paardeberg Mountain, is privately owned by the Basson family who has passed down the tradition, passion and art of winemaking over four generations. Predominantly low-yield dryland bushvines are selected to produce these excellent wines with distinctive character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Chenin Blanc grapes were picked from very old dryland bushvine vineyards. The vineyard grows on weathered granite soils, contributing to the flavor of the grapes and mineral character of the wine. Production is limited to 5 tons\/ha.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe grapes were harvest by hand at 22.1°B. The grapes were destalked and lightly crushed. Only the first 450 litres free-run juice per ton were fermented in stainless steel tanks at a cold temperature (10-12°C) for 21 days. The wines was left on the fermentation lees until bottling.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA crisp, fresh and fruity Chenin Blanc from low-yield dryland bushvines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePairs with s\u003cspan\u003ealads, seafood, chicken and other light dishes. 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