Buy Wellington Wines La Cave Cape Blend 2021 | Premium South African Red Wine | Singapore Delivery
Full-Bodied, Elegant & Refined – Red Berries, Dark Chocolate & Vanilla Spice
The Wellington Wines “La Cave” Cape Blend 2021 represents the pinnacle of South African craftsmanship — a flagship wine that honors the region’s early winemaking heritage. The grapes, hand-selected from the best vineyard blocks, are vinified with care and aged in fine French oak barrels for a total of 18 months.
On the nose, this wine reveals bright ripe fruit, black cherry, dark chocolate, and woody vanilla, offering an inviting aromatic depth. The palate is full-bodied and concentrated, brimming with lush red berry fruit, dried cranberries, and wood spice, supported by firm, broad tannins and balanced acidity. The Merlot component adds a soft, juicy roundness, completing a truly refined Cape Blend.
Crafted in limited quantities, this wine embodies Wellington’s rich terroir and cellar tradition, making it an essential addition for lovers of structured, oak-aged reds.
Rich, Polished & Sophisticated
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Colour: Deep ruby red
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Aroma: Black cherry, dark chocolate, vanilla, wood spice
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Palate: Lush red berries, cranberries, chocolate, firm tannins
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Body: Full-bodied with refined structure
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Finish: Long, warm, and elegant
The Wellington Wines “La Cave” Cape Blend is one of South Africa’s most decorated blends, earning top recognition across multiple vintages:
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Grand Gold – SA Wine Index (2021 & 2019 vintages)
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Double Gold – Veritas Wine Awards (2021, 2019 & 2017 vintages)
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4.5 Stars – Platter's South African Wine Guide (2021 vintage)
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91 Points – Winemag / Prescient Signature Red Blend Report (2018 vintage)
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Gold – Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards (2017 vintage)
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Top 5 Wine – Perold ABSA Cape Blend Competition (2018 vintage)
A consistent multi-award-winner, “La Cave” stands as a benchmark for modern Cape Blends, prized for its structure, richness, and age-worthiness.
Food Pairing & Serving
Serve at 16–18°C with:
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Roast lamb, beef, or venison
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Aged cheeses or charcuterie platters
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Singaporean favourites: braised beef rendang, black pepper steak, or smoked duck
Available now with fast island wide delivery in Singapore.
Key Features
| Attribute | Details |
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| Vintage | 2021 |
| Origin | Wellington, South Africa |
| Blend | Cape Blend - 60% Pinotage, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, and 5% Roobernet |
| Style | Full-bodied Dry Red Wine |
| Vinification | Separate fermentation, matured 18 months in French oak |
| Aroma | Black cherry, dark chocolate, vanilla, spice |
| Palate | Red berries, cranberries, wood spice |
| Alcohol | 14.5% |
| Acidity (TA) | 5.6 g/l |
| Residual Sugar | 3.5 g/l |
| pH | 3.5 |
| Serving Temp. | 16–18°C |
| Pairing | Red meats, venison, cheese |
| Delivery | Singapore island wide |
| Aging Potential | 7–10 years |