2023 Warwick First Lady Red Cabernet Sauvignon
| Type of Wine | |
|---|---|
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | |
| Appellation | Stellenbosch (Appellatie) |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Grape | , |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (13.5%) |
| Drink window | 2025 - 2029 |
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Description
Near Stellenbosch, on the road to Paarl, lies Warwick Estate . This winery has a long history, dating back to 1791. Between 1791 and 1920, it was renamed "Good Success." This name was changed to Warwick by then-owner Alexander Gordon, after the Warwickshire regiment in which he served. In 1964, Stan and Norma Ratcliffe purchased the estate and began planting Cabernet Sauvignon. At that time, they sold the grapes and did not use them for their own production, despite Norma's desire to do so. She studied winemaking, and a cellar was built. Warwick's first vintage was 1984. For several years now, Stan and Norma's son, Mike, has been at the helm of the company, assisted by winemaker Louis Nel.
Warwick's vineyards are located in Stellenbosch and are almost all found in the foothills of the Simonsberg Mountains. The vineyards' altitude ranges from 240 to 360 meters above sea level. This is ideal for viticulture, as the grapes benefit from the cooling effect of the altitude. The grapes are harvested at optimal ripeness. After destemming, skin maceration and alcoholic fermentation begin. The wine is then aged for 17 months in oak barrels. No new oak is used to preserve the wine's fruity character. Warwick wines are organically produced (not certified), meaning no artificial fertilizers, chemical pesticides, or herbicides are used. At Warwick, they take things a step further and use the sun and moon to determine harvesting and pruning schedules.
Taste: Beautiful full mouth with ripe tannins and flavors of coffee and cherries with a firm aftertaste.
Nose: The nose is dominated by aromas of chocolate and almonds.
Storage: A wine to drink immediately, but can certainly be kept for a few years.
FACT: In the "Attachments" tab, you'll find the official fact sheet for this fine wine. We'll automatically send it to you when you order it. The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you pick it up, you'll often receive a nice discount . You'll see your discount immediately when you select "Pick up" at checkout. We're located in Dordrecht, just off the A16 motorway, with ample parking. Click here for our address.
You can read the full wine reviews from Parker, Suckling, Vinous, and Wine Spectator, among others, via the links next to the image. This is a free service for our customers.
Need advice on finding the perfect wine to pair with your dish? Click here for our exclusive Sommelier. Free for Grand Cru customers.
Specifications
| Packing information | Box |
|---|---|
| Type of Wine | Red |
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | Western Cape |
| Appellation | Stellenbosch (Appellatie) |
| Winery | Warwick |
| Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Drinking as of | 2025 |
| Drinking till | 2029 |
| Alcohol % | 13.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Promotion | Tier Price |
| Tasting Profiles | Donker fruit, Droog, Fruitig, Soepel |
| Drink moments | Barbecue, Borrelen, Met vrienden, Open haard, Voor alledag |
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Without any exaggeration, we can say that Warwick Estate is today one of the leading wine companies in Stellenbosch, and even in South Africa. That, of course, does not come out of the blue. In the first place there is of course the special terroir, in a unique place: directly to the west of the monumental Simonsberg, the high mountain that dominates the region and which also determines the climate of the region.
Warwick Estate is located in a valley enclosed by the Simonsberg, Kanonkop and Klapmutskop. The historic farm, now called Warwick, was called 'Good Success' from 1791 to 1902. After the Boer War, the farm was bought by Colonel Alexander Gordon, who baptized him 'Warwick', after the army unit he served for, the Warwickshire regiment. Later the company fell into disrepair and when it was taken over by Stan & Norma Ratcliffe in 1964, there was no sign of a grape. Stan and Norma soon realized that they had acquired a special terroir for wine growing and it was not long before they decided to plant cabernet sauvignon, a grape really made for this region. These cabernet sticks yielded high quality grapes, which were in great demand among traders and other wineries for making great wines. Norma herself became more and more interested in wine making and decided to follow a training as a winemaker. Norma and Stan decided to build a cellar and in 1984 the first 'own' Warwick wine was born, a Cabernet sauvignon. Norma turned out to have the talent to make great wines and the production could increase year on year - both in quality and quantity. The Bordeaux blend Trilogy, which was launched in 1986, quickly became one of the major flagships of South African wine growing. This was emphasized when he was chosen by South African President Thabo Mbeki to be served at an official dinner for President George Bush. It is a recognition of the rare qualities of the Warwick winery. Meanwhile, winemaker Norma has stepped back after 20 years, and has been succeeded by Louis Nel, who is widely regarded as one of South Africa's most talented winemakers. And in 2001, Mike Ratcliffe, son of Norma and Stan, was appointed general manager. He graduated from the University of Adelaide with a degree in wine marketing. This makes Warwick fully equipped for the future.
Near Stellenbosch, on the road to Paarl, lies Warwick Estate . This winery has a long history, dating back to 1791. Between 1791 and 1920, it was renamed "Good Success." This name was changed to Warwick by then-owner Alexander Gordon, after the Warwickshire regiment in which he served. In 1964, Stan and Norma Ratcliffe purchased the estate and began planting Cabernet Sauvignon. At that time, they sold the grapes and did not use them for their own production, despite Norma's desire to do so. She studied winemaking, and a cellar was built. Warwick's first vintage was 1984. For several years now, Stan and Norma's son, Mike, has been at the helm of the company, assisted by winemaker Louis Nel.
Warwick's vineyards are located in Stellenbosch and are almost all found in the foothills of the Simonsberg Mountains. The vineyards' altitude ranges from 240 to 360 meters above sea level. This is ideal for viticulture, as the grapes benefit from the cooling effect of the altitude. The grapes are harvested at optimal ripeness. After destemming, skin maceration and alcoholic fermentation begin. The wine is then aged for 17 months in oak barrels. No new oak is used to preserve the wine's fruity character. Warwick wines are organically produced (not certified), meaning no artificial fertilizers, chemical pesticides, or herbicides are used. At Warwick, they take things a step further and use the sun and moon to determine harvesting and pruning schedules.
Taste: Beautiful full mouth with ripe tannins and flavors of coffee and cherries with a firm aftertaste.
Nose: The nose is dominated by aromas of chocolate and almonds.
Storage: A wine to drink immediately, but can certainly be kept for a few years.
FACT: In the "Attachments" tab, you'll find the official fact sheet for this fine wine. We'll automatically send it to you when you order it. The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you pick it up, you'll often receive a nice discount . You'll see your discount immediately when you select "Pick up" at checkout. We're located in Dordrecht, just off the A16 motorway, with ample parking. Click here for our address.
You can read the full wine reviews from Parker, Suckling, Vinous, and Wine Spectator, among others, via the links next to the image. This is a free service for our customers.
Need advice on finding the perfect wine to pair with your dish? Click here for our exclusive Sommelier. Free for Grand Cru customers.
| Packing information | Box |
|---|---|
| Type of Wine | Red |
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | Western Cape |
| Appellation | Stellenbosch (Appellatie) |
| Winery | Warwick |
| Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Drinking as of | 2025 |
| Drinking till | 2029 |
| Alcohol % | 13.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Promotion | Tier Price |
| Tasting Profiles | Donker fruit, Droog, Fruitig, Soepel |
| Drink moments | Barbecue, Borrelen, Met vrienden, Open haard, Voor alledag |
Without any exaggeration, we can say that Warwick Estate is today one of the leading wine companies in Stellenbosch, and even in South Africa. That, of course, does not come out of the blue. In the first place there is of course the special terroir, in a unique place: directly to the west of the monumental Simonsberg, the high mountain that dominates the region and which also determines the climate of the region.
Warwick Estate is located in a valley enclosed by the Simonsberg, Kanonkop and Klapmutskop. The historic farm, now called Warwick, was called 'Good Success' from 1791 to 1902. After the Boer War, the farm was bought by Colonel Alexander Gordon, who baptized him 'Warwick', after the army unit he served for, the Warwickshire regiment. Later the company fell into disrepair and when it was taken over by Stan & Norma Ratcliffe in 1964, there was no sign of a grape. Stan and Norma soon realized that they had acquired a special terroir for wine growing and it was not long before they decided to plant cabernet sauvignon, a grape really made for this region. These cabernet sticks yielded high quality grapes, which were in great demand among traders and other wineries for making great wines. Norma herself became more and more interested in wine making and decided to follow a training as a winemaker. Norma and Stan decided to build a cellar and in 1984 the first 'own' Warwick wine was born, a Cabernet sauvignon. Norma turned out to have the talent to make great wines and the production could increase year on year - both in quality and quantity. The Bordeaux blend Trilogy, which was launched in 1986, quickly became one of the major flagships of South African wine growing. This was emphasized when he was chosen by South African President Thabo Mbeki to be served at an official dinner for President George Bush. It is a recognition of the rare qualities of the Warwick winery. Meanwhile, winemaker Norma has stepped back after 20 years, and has been succeeded by Louis Nel, who is widely regarded as one of South Africa's most talented winemakers. And in 2001, Mike Ratcliffe, son of Norma and Stan, was appointed general manager. He graduated from the University of Adelaide with a degree in wine marketing. This makes Warwick fully equipped for the future.