Warwick Estate - 'Three Cape Ladies' 2017

Warwick Estate - 'Three Cape Ladies' 2017

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The Three Cape Ladies was the very first Cape Blend to be bottled in South Africa. It is a unique three way blend of Pinotage, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. A further sanctification of what we can achieve with the incredible Stellenbosch terroir and its ability to deliver fantastic appealing wines. Even James Bond famously succumbed to the appeal of the Three Cape Ladies.

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Warwick Estate

Warwick Estate is a high-end South African winery in the Stellenbosch region of South Africa. The Estate has a rich farming history dating back to 1771.

Then a fruit farm, Warwick only emerged on the forefront of South Africa’s wine scene when Stan and Norma Ratcliffe bought the estate in 1964 and started developing the land with an extensive focus on the classic Bordeaux varieties: Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Through determination and commitment, Norma Ratcliffe became one of the Cape’s first female winemakers – and one of its most illustrious wine personalities, whose legacy is immortalised in the Warwick “First Lady” range.

The first wine under the Warwick label was released in 1984, then named “La Femme Bleu” – “Blue Lady” as it is known today. Two years later, in 1986, the Warwick Trilogy – a three-varietal Bordeaux-style blend – was released and has since been recognised as a truly iconic wine, with many vintages adorning some of the greatest wine lists in the world. Throughout the years, Warwick’s wines have won many awards, firmly establishing the brand as a South African icon.

 

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Cape Blend

The definition of a Cape Blend is a red wine blend with a minimum of 30% and maximum of 70% Pinotage.  The other components are usually Bordeaux red varieties.

 

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Stellenbosch

Stellenbosch is the leading quality region in South Africa. It is home to many of the most famous estates and many of the top wines. Generally speaking it is a red wine hub with Pinotage, Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon at the helm, though recently more white wines are taking over.