Nebukadnesar

Babylonstoren Nebukadnesar pairs exceptionally well with hearty dishes such as grilled steaks, lamb, venison, and robust cheeses. Its depth and complexity complement the rich flavors of these foods, making it a versatile choice for various dining experiences​.

Babylonstoren is one of the oldest Cape Dutch farms, set at the foot of Simonberg in the Franschhoek wine valley. It has a fruit and vegetable garden of beauty and diversity, unique accommodation, fine food and wine, and evokes a sense of wellbeing. Our wines are produced in a state-of-the-art winery and are made to showcase the soils and climate where their grapes are grown. The Tasting Room sits adjacent to the Wine Cellar, offering views of the conical Babylonstoren hill, Simonsberg and the Banghoek Mountains. We have about 94 hectares (232 acres) under vine and produce 13 different grape varieties, with our highest vines – pinot noir and chardonnay – lying against Simonsberg at some 600 metres above sea level. Led by cellar master Charl Coetzee and winemaker Klaas Stoffberg, the farm’s 2011 harvest led to the first bottling of wine under the Babylonstoren label.

This wine is crafted from grapes grown on the slopes of the Simonsberg Mountain, situated between the wine-growing regions of Franschhoek, Stellenbosch, and Paarl in the Western Cape, South Africa. The vineyards benefit from a combination of Klapmuts/Longlands type soils, primarily of Malmesbury shale origin, which contributes to the complexity and depth of the wine​.

Each variety is vinified separately and aged in new French oak barrels for 23 months to enhance the wine's complexity and allow the tannins to integrate smoothly. After aging, the wines are blended and left to marry in a tank for an additional month before bottling​.

The Nebukadnesar blend is made from a selection of grape varieties, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Malbec.