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Simonsig Flagship Tiara Magnum (1.5L) 2008
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Simonsig Flagship Tiara Magnum (1.5L) 2008

R880,00

This is the flagship red wine of Simonsig and reflects the best quality the vintage has delivered. The first Tiara was made in 1990 and upon release in 1992 it was an instant hit being chosen by the Wine of the Month Club as Wine of the year. The 1997 was the first vintage that had Petit Verdot included in the blend.

Sweet mulberry and violet fruit with earthy forest floor and spicy notes on the nose. Maturation has smoothed the palate to a velvety texture while the firm backbone of the Cabernet gives it a lovely black berry finish. This wane was matured in Simonsig’s cellars for 15 years and is now drinking beautifully.

 

Specifications

SKU: SIM-011-1-1
Alcohol Volume: 14.6%
Sugar G/L: 3.2
Winery: Simonsig Wine Estate
Type of wine: Bordeaux Blend
Cultivar: Other Red Wines
Category(s): Wine, Greater Simonsberg, In the Cellar
Food Pairing: Meat, Vegetables

More Information

In the cellar

Cab and Merlot spent a total of 20 days on skins before pressing. Cab franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec was fermented in open top fermenters and a combination of punch downs and pump overs were done during fermentation which lasted 11 to 20 days. Malolactic fermentation occurred in barrel. Blending took place after 8 months aging, where after it spent another 10 months in barrel before bottling. T0tal 18 months in 80% new French oak and 20% second fill. Three rackings were done during aging.

In the vineyard

Cool growing season with rain showers in Feb and March. Weather changed and the last part of the harvest was moderate to warm allowing the Cabernets and Merlot to ripen beautifully. The wine spent 19 months in Frech oak barriques with 60 % new barrels.

Ageing

This wine is ready to be enjoyed now.

Food Pairing

This wine will pair well with Braised pork belly, Chalmar beef rump and mushroom ravioli.

About the Wine Estate

Simonsig Wine Estate is synonymous with the history of the South African wine industry, the Stellenbosch wine region, and the Malan family name. These elements are intertwined in this family-owned farm, where the late Frans Malan produced the first bottle of our much-loved Kaapse Vonkel, South Africaʼs first Méthode Cap Classique made in the classic bottle-fermented style. He is also honoured for co-founding the thriving Stellenbosch Wine Route, a first in its time. Today, his legacy lives on through his sons, Francois and Johan, and grandchildren Christelle and Michael, the 2nd and 3rd Malan generations at Simonsig Wine Estate.

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