2019 Warwick Trilogy

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Description

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One of the greatest successes, right from the start, for Norma Ratcliffe was her 'Trilogy', the proud flagship of 'her' Warwick. Bordeaux blends were taboo in South Africa for a long time, until the ban was broken by Meerlust's Rubicon. Since then, the winemakers in the Cape have shown that they can make fantastic Bordeaux blends. The freshness of the climate of Stellenbosch ensures that these are real 'classic' wines, wines that are not much inferior in freshness to 'real' Bordeaux. Unlike the Three Cape Ladies, which are intended to be drunk young, the Trilogy is a classic wine for keeping. Nevertheless, the grapes do not undergo a long fermentation on the skins, which does not last more than about a week. This means that they must have enormous concentration and color upon entering the cellar. This is reflected in this wine, which, after maturing for 24 months in French oak, 60% of which is new, has enormous power and concentration. Not a kitten to handle without gloves.

The Warwick Trilogy is aged for over 27 months in 225 liter French oak barrels of which 60% are new. It has a dense, luscious bouquet with red cherry, mandarin orange, cedar and blueberry, coffee and a hint of chocolate. The palate is medium-bodied with softly gripping tannins and juicy black fruit infused with dark chocolate and espresso. It has firm, but ripe tannins with a special length and complexity

Specifications

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Type of Wine Red
Country South Africa
Region Western Cape
Appellation Stellenbosch (Appellatie)
Winery Warwick
Grape Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinotage, Syrah-Shiraz
Biological certified No
Natural wine No
Vegan No
Vintage 2019
Drinking as of 2022
Drinking till 2030
Alcohol % 14.5
Alcohol free/low No
Content 0.75 ltr
Oak aging Yes
Sparkling No
Dessert wine No
Closure Cork
Promotion Tier Price
Parker rating 93
James Suckling rating 91
Vinous rating 91
Tasting Profiles Complex, Dry, Aged on wood, Powerful, Red fruit, Tannines, Full
Drink moments Indruk maken, Open haard

Wijnhuis

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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.

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