Known for its world class Cabernet Sauvignon, award-winning Pinotage and once home to the General Smuts Trophy, Wamakersvallei, has most certainly captured the spirit of the brave and heroic pioneers who once braved the wild, uncharted road up North after stopping to check their wagons.
As part of one of the smallest wine routes in South Africa - the Wellington Wine Route - this cellar offers a wonderful escape from the city to one of the most scenic pockets of our winelands and a deserving wine encounter.
Amble through the underground cellar, sip some of the well-loved La Cave wines, taste the spirit of Andrew Bain in the Bain's Way wines or discover rare vintages and exciting offers in the modern, yet cosy tasting room.
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La Cave VCC 2008 A shimmering bright yellow-gold. A powerful nose of ripe fruit, orange rind, dried apricot and vanilla. The palate is concentrated with impressive structure and layers of fruit and nuts building to a persistent finish.
Alc: 13
RS: 1.9
pH: 3.49
TA: 5.7
La Cave Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 A big wine, packed with blackberry, cassis and mocha notes, leading to a long complex finish.
Alc: 14
RS: 2.6
pH: 3.48
TA: 5.5
La Cave Merlot 2004 Rich aromas of dark ripe plums and juiced black cherries follow through on a full-round palate, subtly enhanced by sleek tannins.
Alc: 15.5
RS: 2.16
pH: 3.54
TA: 5.53
La Cave Pinotage 2006 A sweet-fruited nose with whiffs of ripe banana. Ripe raspberry tones on the palate are beautifully balanced with firm yet mature tannins. Full bodied yet supple.
Alc: 15.0
RS: 2.3
pH: 3.6
TA: 5.3
La Cave Shiraz 2005 A robust, well balanced wine, sappy blackcurrants with a smooth finish.
Alc: 15
RS: 2.7
pH: 3.4
TA: 6.0
