Notes of: Cedar

Notes of: Clove

Notes of: Smoky

Notes of: Plum

Notes of: Savory

Notes of: Blackcurrant

Delaire Graff

Delaire Graff Botmaskop

South Africa, Stellenbosch

Red wine

4.0

Expert Rating

4.2

Most Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Delaire Graff Botmaskop is a premium wine from Stellenbosch in South Africa. In the serene early morning hours, skilled hands carefully harvested grapes from the Estate's oldest single vineyard. This exceptional wine is crafted from a blend of grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Merlot, and Malbec. The winemaking process places a strong emphasis on quality. The grapes undergo meticulous sorting to ensure only the finest make the cut. They are delicately destemmed without crushing, allowing for a gentle extraction of fruit flavors. Whole berry fermentation and tender punch-downs further ensure the grapes are treated with the utmost care. The wine then matures for 16 months in new French oak barrels, with malolactic fermentation completing the transformation.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

Delaire Graff Botmaskop is an exceptional wine from Delaire Graff Estate.This Bordeaux-style blend hails from the Stellenbosch region of South Africa, known for producing world-class wines. On the nose, Delaire Graff Botmaskop offers a captivating bouquet of ripe blackberries, dark cherries, and plums, intertwined with hints of cedar, tobacco, and vanilla. These complex aromas create an alluring invitation to explore further. The palate is rich and full-bodied, with velvety tannins that provide a luxurious texture. Flavors of blackcurrants, blackberries, and dark chocolate dominate, accompanied by subtle notes of spice and a touch of smokiness. The wine's well-integrated oak adds depth and structure, enhancing its overall elegance. Delaire Graff Botmaskop is a harmonious blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Malbec, each varietal contributing its unique characteristics to the final blend. The careful selection and blending of these grapes result in a wine that is both powerful and balanced.

EXPERT RATING

4.0

DRINKING WINDOW

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2026

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Pronounced

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Refreshing

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grippy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (5)

Cabernet Franc

Cabernet Sauvignon

Malbec

ORIGINS

Winery: Delaire Graff

Region: Stellenbosch

Situated in the Western Cape of South Africa, Stellenbosch is one of the country’s most renowned wine regions. With a long and illustrious history, Stellenbosch is home to some of the country’s most celebrated wineries and produces a wide range of wines that have earned international acclaim. Stellenbosch has been producing wine since the late 17th century, when the first vines were planted by French Huguenot protestants. The region has since become one of the most important wine-producing areas in South Africa, and is home to some of the country’s oldest and most prestigious wineries.

CUSTOMER RATING

4.2

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