The Ladybird Laibach Simonsberg - Stellenbosch 2015 Magnum (last two bottl
The Ladybird Laibach Simonsberg - Stellenbosch 2015 Magnum (last two bottl

The Ladybird Laibach Simonsberg - Stellenbosch 2015 Magnum (last two bottles in UK)
Red wine - Magnum 150cl
£65.00

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Wine Style: Red wine

Vintage: 2015 (New vintage coming soon)

Country: South Africa

Region: Simonsberg - Stellenbosch

Producer: Laibach

Stayle: Complex

Oaked Stayle: Lghtly Oaked

Grape Variety:

Merlot (38%)

Cabernet Sauvignon (24%)

Cabernet Franc (19%)

Petit Verdot (12%)

Malbec (7%)

Organic/Biodynamic: Organic

Vegetarian/Vegan: Vegetarian - Yes Vegan - Yes

Allergens: Sulphites Yes - Milk No - Egg No

Alcohol: 14%

Bottle Size: 150cl/Magnum

Region

This famous region is 30 miles north east of Cape Town yet still close enough to the ocean to benefit from cool maritime conditions. These beautiful vineyards are dominated by scenic mountains and the region is home to some of the Cape`s most famous and influential wine estates. The most noted and important vineyards are located on the prized slopes of the Simonsberg Mountain. This small and highly rated sub-zone has fantastic terroir and is where many of South Africa`s top red cuvees are produced.

Producer

One of the Cape`s more recent wine estates having been purchased by the Laibach-Kuehner family in the early 1990s. An initial investment saw the 40 hectare property totally replanted and this was followed by the building of a state of the art and contemporary winery. Stuffed full of modern winemaking kit but using traditional barrel ageing, this is a wine estate with a growing reputation right on top of its game. Managed by the very likeable Mike Malherbe, a totally fanatical grape grower and in tandem with the exceptionally talented winemaker, Francois van Zyl they endeavour to craft modern drinkable and delicious wines for a sophisticated and discerning market. The first winery in South Africa to convert to organic viticulture in the early 2000s.

Named in tribute to the Ladybirds that combat the presence of the mealybug and protect the vines, they used to be bought and released by the winery, but now after 14 years, the cycle goes naturally and there are enough around. These little creatures are a remarkable deterrent and avoid the need for the use of pesticides to eradicate pests.

Tasting notes:

This wine is a Bordeaux influenced blend, and has a complex nose with hints of spice, chocolate and mocha. Good structure with plum and mineral complexity and a lingering finish. Showing graceful elegance, this wine over delivers on quality and showcases this estate as one of the leading lights in South Africa.

Food

On it own or try with pot roast beef, meatballs in tomato sauce and pasta with bolognese sauce. Also great with thin minute steak but with light creamy sauce so not balck pepper sauce.

Sommeliers notes:

Would be great to have more of this wine as it will keep moderetly well and has pottential to be more than what it is now. We here at C2W have the only magnums in the UK. It was a special order and we are down to our last 2 magnums out of 6.

The Ladybird Laibach Simonsberg - Stellenbosch 2015 Magnum (last two bottles in UK)