Anwilka - Stellenbosch - Ugaba - Rouge - 2020

Wine:

The 2020 Ugaba is one of our latest finds among the best value-for-money delights from South Africa, specifically from the Stellenbosch terroir. This blend is built on a solid foundation of Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon, with a touch of Malbec and Petit Verdot for seasoning! The aromas are pure, showcasing ripe plum, with hints of vanilla and roasted notes indicative of well-integrated French-style aging. The palate bursts with juicy black fruits, earning praise for its fleshy texture and smooth tannins. This bottle encapsulates a splendid vintage, ready to be enjoyed now and over the next five years or more.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Traditional vinification. Aged in French oak barrels for 18 months, 20% of which are new.

Color:

Bright, magenta-tinged red.

Nose:

Delicate plum aromas underlined by a spicy touch of vanilla.

Palate:

Rich and full-bodied, with intense flavors of ripe red and black fruit, this "Ugaba" wine delivers concentrated juice with supple tannins and good acidity.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Roast poultry contisée with chorizo, chef Guillaume Gomez style, braised beef rib with confit vegetables, Bresse pigeon roasted with grapes.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2030

Produced by the Anwilka estate in South Africa, Ugaba is its second wine. Anwilka owes its origins to the collaboration of Klein Constantia and two Bordeaux luminaries: Bruno Prats, the former owner of Château Cos d'Estournel, and Hubert de Boüard from Saint-Émilion (Château Angelus). It's worth noting that the Stellenbosch region is the most esteemed wine-producing area in the country. Located in the southern hills, the vineyards benefit from cooling marine breezes. This region boasts a diverse range of soils, with cabernet-sauvignon being predominant.