Warwick Estate |
Warwick Estate is a high-end South African winery in the Stellenbosch region of South Africa. The estate has a rich farming history dating back to 1771. |
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 | FIRST LADY ROSE | 2022 | 7.75 |
| Fragrance of wild strawberries and rose petals, fruit forward palate packed with juicy watermelon as well as mouth-watering pomegranate and cranberries, soft and mouth-coating. Crisp and refreshing, yet weighty enough to play nicely with food too. 100% Pinotage |
| Platter: 84 |
 | CHARDONNAY WHITE LADY * | 2019 | 20.50 |
| The White Lady hails from two vineyards on the Helderberg which is one of the best spots for Chardonnay in the Cape. Fresh and mineral, with stylish oak and a long, satisfying finish. |
| Platter: 97, Tim Atkin: 94 |
| CHENIN BLANC OLD VINE * | 2019 | 23.95 |
| Exciting old-vine Chenin Blanc, Rich and concentrated with stylish wood, patisserie and citrus fruit and racy minerality. |
| Tim Atkin: 93, Platter: 90 |
| SAUVIGNON BLANC PROF. BLACK | 2020 | 12.10 |
| Striking nose with notes of elder flower, nettles,
ripe passionfruit, and lime. The palate is alive
and zesty with an abundance of passionfruit
and citrus, beautifully textured with bright
lingering acidity. Unoaked.
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| Platter: 85 |
 | CABERNET FRANC (Magnum 1,5l) * | 2015 | 41.00 |
| Hangs taut tannins from a beam of pure, sleek blackcurrant fruit, has bright accidity, violet & dried thyme accents. |
| Tim Atkin: 94, Platter: 94 |
| CABERNET FRANC (Magnum 1,5l) * | 2016 | 41.00 |
| Soft and elegant with smooth velvety tannins. The wine dances down the palate with a beautiful Umami character and striking notes of mulberry, ripe red berries and fennel bulb and subtle aromas of dried oregano. Maturation occurred in French oak barrels (65% new oak was used) for a period of 27 months before a strict selection process, where only the best barrels were used. |
| Tim Atkin: 95 pts & Wine of the Year, Platter: 94 |
| CABERNET FRANC | 2019 | 22.10 |
| Distinctive tomato, automn leaves, spice & just-ripe plums. Full bodied, lively, dense tannins. 33% new oak. |
| Platter: 96, Tim Atkin: 94 |
| CABERNET SAUVIGNON BLUE LADY | 2018 | 20.65 |
| The Blue Lady uses Cabernet Sauvignon grapes from three separate blocks picked over a
period of ten days. Big, rich, dense and textured, with mocha oak, well-managed tannins
and plenty of flesh and power. |
| Platter: 96, Tim Atkin: 93 |
| CABERNET SAUVIGNON BLUE LADY * | 2019 | 22.10 |
| The Blue Lady is a varietal Cabernet Sauvignon, all sourced from vineyards on the Simonsberg. The new oak influence has been reduced to 26%, allowing the fruit more space
to express itself. Cassis and damson flavours are complemented by savoury tannins, plenty of freshness and perfume and plenty of underlying concentration. |
| Platter: 94, Tim Atkin: 94 |
| TRILOGY (Magnum 1,5l) * | 2016 | 47.80 |
| Full and boldly complex with lively black cherry, basil & toasted spice, firm tannins that will carry a decade or more. 51% Cabernet Franc with 34% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Merlot. |
| Tim Atkin: 94, Platter: 94 |
| TRILOGY * | 2017 | 23.95 |
| 53% Cabernet Franc, 38% Cabernet Sauvignon and 9% Merlot. Matured for 24 months in French oak, 60% new. Aromatics of cassis, violets, fresh herbs and pencil shavings and a little earthiness. Full but well balanced and possessing great structure. Pure fruit, fresh acidity
and firm but fine tannins. Excellent maturation potential. Superb 2017. |
| Tim Atkin: 95, Platter: 94, Prescient Top 10 Cape Bordeaux Red Blend |
| TRILOGY | 2018 | 23.95 |
| Deep garnet in colour, with a ruby red rim.
Aromas of cassis, lavender, cedarwood, cigar
box on the first approach. As the wine breaths
it shows more creme de cassis and black
berries evolving into a complex aroma of sweet spices and a
lovely savoury element. The palate is rich and concentrated
with intensity and structure. Tannins are firm,
but well structured and will allow the wine to
age gracefully over the next 5 to 10 years.
Decant for a few hours if you want this wine to
show its true colours. 55% Cabernet Franc, 42% Cabernet Sauvignon & 3% Merlot. The wine matured in French oak barrels (55% new,
2% third fill and 42% forth fill) for a period of
24 months. |
| Decanter : 97 Platinum, Prescient Top 10: 94, Platter: 94, Tim Atkin: 93 |
| TRILOGY | 2019 | 26.25 |
| Trilogy is a three-way flagship blend of mostly Cabernet Franc with 38% Cabernet Sauvignon
and 14% Merlot that's part of a very impressive current line-up from Warwick. Toasty and
intense, with lovely mocha oak, violet top notes, cassis and black cherry fruit, plenty of
backbone and a racy, mineral-etched finish. |
| Tim Atkin: 94, Platter: 94 |
| TRILOGY (Magnum 1,5l) * | 2019 | 52.45 |
| Trilogy is a three-way flagship blend of mostly Cabernet Franc with 38% Cabernet Sauvignon
and 14% Merlot that's part of a very impressive current line-up from Warwick. Toasty and
intense, with lovely mocha oak, violet top notes, cassis and black cherry fruit, plenty of
backbone and a racy, mineral-etched finish. |
| Tim Atkin: 94, Platter: 94 |