2020 Warwick Trilogy

One of the greatest successes, from the start, for Norma Ratcliffe, was her 'Trilogy', the proud flagship of 'her' Warwick. Bordeaux blends were taboo in South Africa for a long time, until the ban was broken by the Rubicon of Meerlust. Since then, the winemakers in the Cape have shown that they can make fantastic Bordeaux blends. The freshness of the Stellenbosch climate ensures that these are real 'classic' examples, wines that are not much inferior in freshness to 'real' Bordeaux. Unlike the Three Cape Ladies, intended for drinking young, the Trilogy is a classic wine for keeping. However, the grapes do not undergo a long fermentation on the skins, which does not last longer than about a week. This means that they must have an enormous concentration and colour when they enter the cellar. We see this in this wine, which, after maturing for 24 months in French oak, 60% of which is new, has an enormous power and concentration. Not a pussy to be handled without gloves. The Warwick Trilogy is matured for over 27 months in 225 litre French oak barrels of which 60% are new. It has a dense, lush bouquet of red cherries, mandarin, cedar and blueberries, coffee and a touch of chocolate. The palate is medium-bodied with soft gripping tannins and juicy black fruit infused with dark chocolate and espresso. It has firm but ripe tannins with a remarkable length and complexity FACT: In the 'Attachments' tab you will find the official fact sheet of this beautiful wine. We will automatically send it to you when you order this wine. The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will often also receive a nice discount . You will see your discount immediately when you choose 'Pick up' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht almost next to the A16 with plenty of parking. Click here for our address. You can read the full wine reviews of Parker, Suckling, Vinous and Wine Spectator via the links next to the image. A free service for our customers. Need advice on finding the ideal wine for your dish. Click here for our exclusive Sommelier. Free for customers of . ( Beef stew with carrot and bay leaf The full structure of the stew matches the concentration of the wine, while the bay leaf accentuates the spicy components. Lamb chops with rosemary and garlic The heartiness of the lamb and earthy spices match the ripe tannins and dark fruit character of the wine. Grilled entrecote with red wine jus and roasted vegetables The juicy texture of the entrecote is enhanced by the depth of the wine and the roasted notes of both meat and vegetables. Ravioli filled with mushrooms and truffle oil The umami of the mushrooms complements the earthy notes in the wine, while the creaminess of the filling contrasts nicely with the texture. Duck breast with cherry compote and sweet potato The fruity sauce reflects the ripe black fruit of the wine, and the duck provides a rich texture and long finish. Deer with port sauce and parsnip puree The intensity of the game and the deep sauce is beautifully carried by the strength and balance of the Warwick Trilogy, without either one dominating