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Babel Paarl Red Blend

8.855 ratings
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Paarl, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Hard Cheese, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Duck, Blue Cheese, Onion
Top Notes For
Michael Fox

bramble-cherry. almost ink black in the glass

bramble-cherry. almost ink black in the glass

Jan 20th, 2023
GraceAnne Howe

Dry red wine from Simonsberg, South Africa. It is a full bodied Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec blend.

Dry red wine from Simonsberg, South Africa. It is a full bodied Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec blend.

Jan 14th, 2023
Angel Cheng

Dark & inky, ripe black plums, blackberries, sweet cigar box, nice tannic structure, med finish.

Dark & inky, ripe black plums, blackberries, sweet cigar box, nice tannic structure, med finish.

Aug 5th, 2021
Mark

meh

meh

Jan 23rd, 2021
Kathryn Smith

Smooth and spicy wine stronger than regular wine. Darker flavors with hints of chocolate flavors

Smooth and spicy wine stronger than regular wine. Darker flavors with hints of chocolate flavors

Feb 9th, 2020
Brendan Baker

Blackberry jam, tobacco, tar. Pretty simple and straightforward.

Blackberry jam, tobacco, tar. Pretty simple and straightforward.

Sep 20th, 2019
Ashwin Muthiah

Crushed pine needles, leather, ripe red fruit. Minerality. Medium acidity, much lighter body than 14%. Moderate tannins. The oak is pretty forward.

Crushed pine needles, leather, ripe red fruit. Minerality. Medium acidity, much lighter body than 14%. Moderate tannins. The oak is pretty forward.

Feb 2nd, 2019
Michael Gregurich

Huge, complex wine - absolutely fantastic

Huge, complex wine - absolutely fantastic

Nov 28th, 2018
Andrea Fix Lovering

Spice on the nose, tannic, bright cherry notes. Very good!

Spice on the nose, tannic, bright cherry notes. Very good!

Aug 11th, 2018
Ben Pierce

Great with sushi!

Great with sushi!

Jul 23rd, 2017