Where Wine Meets Wonder: Babylonstoren’s Living Ecosystem in the Cape

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Nestled in the heart of South Africa’s Western Cape, Babylonstoren is more than a winery—it’s a vibrant, working farm where every element of the ecosystem is thoughtfully connected. At its core, Babylonstoren produces elegant, terroir-driven wines from estate-grown grapes, nurtured in soils rich with history and biodiversity. Surrounding the cellar is a breathtaking 3.5-hectare garden inspired by the historic Company’s Garden of the Cape, overflowing with over 300 varieties of edible plants, herbs, and flowers that shape the farm’s culinary offerings and even find their way into wine pairings.

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The farm also boasts a sustainable ethos, with orchards, vegetable fields, free-range livestock, a bakery, and on-site restaurants that celebrate farm-to-fork dining. From vine to bottle, and garden to table, Babylonstoren invites guests into a holistic world where wine, nature, and hospitality flourish in harmony.​

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Chenin Blanc

​The 2024 Babylonstoren Chenin Blanc is a vibrant, dry white wine that showcases the expressive character of South Africa’s Western Cape. Crafted from estate-grown grapes on the slopes of Simonsberg Mountain, it offers enticing aromas of ripe pineapple, guava, and white peach, complemented by hints of lemon curd and gooseberry. On the palate, it is crisp and silky, with layers of tropical fruit and a refreshing streak of acidity that brings focus and balance.​​​​​

                           *90 Points - Wine Advocate

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2024 Viognier

The 2024 Babylonstoren Viognier is a complex and elegant wine that showcases concentrated aromatics of floral notes, peaches, dried apricots, liquorice, and Turkish delight. On the palate, it offers a round and creamy mouthfeel, enhanced by subtle oak spice and a lime zest finish, resulting from 30% maturation in French oak barrels for seven months. This Viognier pairs well with dishes like pork, poultry, rich fish such as salmon or tuna, and spicy foods.

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2022 Cabernet Sauvignon

The 2022 Babylonstoren Cabernet Sauvignon from Simonsberg-Paarl in South Africa's Western Cape is a full-bodied red wine that exemplifies the region's winemaking prowess. This vintage presents a deep purple hue and a complex bouquet of red plums, ripe blueberries, sweet tobacco, and fragrant cedar. On the palate, it offers rich flavors of dark fruits, ripe cherries, and cassis, complemented by a velvety texture and well-rounded tannins, culminating in a smooth, lingering finish. The wine was matured for 18 months in French oak barrels, with 40% new wood and 60% second and third fill, enhancing its depth and complexity.​​​​​

                           *91 Points - Wine Magazine South Africa​

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2022 Nebukadnesar Red Bordeaux Varietal Blend

The 2022 Babylonstoren Nebukadnesar is a flagship Bordeaux-style blend from South Africa’s Simonsberg-Paarl region, composed of 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Franc, 10% Petit Verdot, and 5% Malbec. This full-bodied red wine presents a deep ruby hue and offers a complex bouquet of violets, thyme, blackcurrants, cedarwood, and cigar box. On the palate, it delivers rich flavors of dark berries, plums, and spice, supported by velvety tannins and a long, elegant finish. The wine was matured for 23 months in French oak barrels, followed by an additional 5 months in barriques, enhancing its depth and complexity.​​​​​

                           *94 Points - Robert Parker