2008 High Overberg Classic, Faraway House
Red • Cape South Coast • Overberg • South Africa • 50% cabernet sauvignon, 30% shiraz, 20% merlot • 92 Parker points
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2008 High Overberg Classic, Faraway House, Franschhoek, South-Africa, Overberg
The Faraway House Estate lies 20 km over the mountains due East from South Africa's Food and Wine Capital - Franschhoek. The farm gate is 6 km North of the picturesque town of Villiersdorp on the road which runs from Hermanus to Worcester. Faraway House is the most northerly wine farm in the Overberg Wine District. Wine grapes are grown at altitudes between 460 and 550 metres which is why they named-their wines “High Overberg”. They also grow several varieties of figs, pomegranates and olives as well as a variety of Mediterranean vegetables. The red wine grapes are grown on acid shales mixed with some clay.
Winemaker Nicolas Follet made a blend of 50 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 30 % Shiraz and 20 % Merlot which has been matured in French oak barrels for 12 months. Potential of ageing is at least 7 years.
- Name:
- High Overberg Classic, Faraway House
- Appelation:
- Overberg
- Country:
- South Africa
- Region:
- Cape South Coast
- Type:
- Red
- Vintage:
- 2008
- Varietal:
- 50% cabernet sauvignon, 30% shiraz, 20% merlot
- Content:
- 750 ml
- Degree of alcohol:
- 13%
- Expert Rating:
- Type:
- Purple red
- Nose:
- Blackcurrants, blueberries, licorice sweet, pure cocoa, black pepper
- Taste:
- Concentrated blackcurrant and blueberry juice, with powerful but not agressive tannins, remarkable refreshing acidity. Keep 4 years in your cellar.
- Dishes suggestions:
- Any nice piece of grilled meat, like Salers beef or Wagyu meat
- Conservation:
- To drink from 4 until 10 years
- Service Temperature:
- 18°C
- Delivery:
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- Packaging:
- All bottles are repackaged in shock-absorbing packaging designed for the transport of wine.