FlagstoneDragon Tree Cape Blend 2020

Product code: 20110
£13.50 inc VAT
£81.00 / case of 6
South Africa
Red Wine from
Western Cape, South Africa
Country
Country: South Africa
Region
Region: Western Cape
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Flagstone
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Gerhard Swart
Grape
Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinotage, Shiraz/Syrah
Grape: 35% Pinotage, 30% Shiraz, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Mourvedre, 2% Grenache Noir, 2% Pinot Noir, 1% Cinsault
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Country
Country: South Africa
Region
Region: Western Cape
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Flagstone
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Gerhard Swart
Grape
Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinotage, Shiraz/Syrah
Grape: 35% Pinotage, 30% Shiraz, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Mourvedre, 2% Grenache Noir, 2% Pinot Noir, 1% Cinsault

Product Notes

The Flagstone Dragon Tree Cape Blend is an exquisite South African wine characterised by robust flavours and exceptional depth. It seduces the senses with a riveting palette of dark, ripe berries, an alluring smoky undertone and hints of warm spice. Its firm tannins and balanced acidity deliver a full-bodied wine, presenting a prolonged, harmonious finish. Maturing in a mastery blend of French and American oak barrels imbue it with a subtle, velvety complexity. Its alluring layers reflect the diversity of Cape's remarkable terroir. Flagstone Dragon Tree Cape Blend is a captivating, intricate wine experience.

Tasting Notes

There is a mixture of rich dark fruit, cigar box and minty aroma’s with well balanced wood. Sweet and spicy undertones gives this wine great depth. This wine is well balanced on the palate showing fresh and crisp acidity. The middle palate shows an explosion of fruit, leaving a lingering aftertaste.

About the Winery

Flagstone Winery sets itself apart as a South African treasure, renowned for its unique approach to winemaking. Nestled deep within the scenic landscape of Somerset West, the winery has become a quintessential part of the locality's rich heritage.

The creative process of Flagstone's winemaking reflects an age-old tradition, yet is innovatively modern. Known for their distinctive blends and passionate approach to winemaking, their commitment to crafting inspirational wines is unquestionable. Through their artistry, they have embodied the spirit of wine and have ardently pursued perfection in every bottle.

Since the winery's inception in 1998, founder and winemaker, Bruce Jack, has passionately breathed life into every glass of Flagstone wines. Had it not been for his unmatched enthusiasm for winemaking, Flagstone wines would not have the emotion, depth, and complexity they proudly boast today.

Perhaps what sets Flagstone Winery apart the most, is the seamless blending of classical tradition with contemporary outlooks. Their cellars, located deep beneath the earth, maintain a cool, consistent temperature, allowing the wines to mature at an unhurried and natural pace. Each wine is thoughtfully tasted at various intervals throughout the aging process to ensure the finished product captures the heart of Flagstone Winery.

Aside from their notable winemaking techniques, it's Flagstone's emphasis on sustainability that truly elevates them. They've acknowledged the necessity of sustainability within the wine industry and have implemented various practice's which include using solar energy and recycling water.

Flagstone Winery is undoubtedly an embodiment of true care and dedication. While their savviest wine collectors praise them for their delicious creations, their underlying passion for charitable work and sustainability has established them as a revered icon in the global wine-making scene; Because of them. wine isn't just a beverage - it's a lifestyle.

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