Flagstone Dragon Tree Cape Blend 2022
- Flagstone Winery
- red wine - dry
- South Africa - Western Cape
- Pinotage - blend
- John Platter: 4.5 Stars / 90 Points
- Tim Atkin 2025: 87 Points
- Michelangelo Awards 2025: Gold
- Veritas Awards 2025: Gold
| Quantity | Unit price | Base price |
|---|---|---|
| To 2 |
€9.95*
|
€13.27* / 1 Litre |
| To 5 |
€9.75*
|
€13.00* / 1 Litre |
| From 6 |
€9.55*
|
€12.73* / 1 Litre |
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Information about "Flagstone Dragon Tree Cape Blend 2022"
The Flagstone Dragon Tree Cape Blend stands out as a pinnacle of excellence from Flagstone, characterized by a consistently refined tannin backbone and abundant fruit, highlighting its French influence. Upon nosing, this warm, dark red wine reveals impressive complexity with enticing aromas of ripe plums and mulberries, intertwined with earthy nuances, chocolate, and mint. The palate continues this exquisite balance, showcasing sweet, spiced vanilla notes, remarkable depth, a genuine fruit explosion, and a crisp acidity structure. This sophisticated blend features 40% Pinotage, 38% Shiraz, and 22% Cabernet Sauvignon.
After fermentation, the wines, vinified separately by varietals, aged for 16-18 months in 82% American and 18% French oak barrels before being meticulously blended and bottled.
This wine is crafted using plant-based proteins, maintaining its character while being suitable for vegan-friendly methods.
| Main grape varietal: | Pinotage |
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| Taste: | dry |
| Wine region: | Western Cape |
| bottle closure: | screw cap |
| bottle size [liter]: | 0,75 |
| certification labels: | Vegan |
| country of origin: | South Africa |
| fairtrade | organic | vegan: | Vegan |
| ratings: | John Platter 4.5 Sterne, Michelangelo Gold (85 - 89 Punkte), Veritas Gold (90 - 94 Punkte), Tim Atkin 87/100 |
| single varietal / blend: | blend |
| vinification and maturation: | Barrique |
| vintage: | 2022 |
| wine type: | red wine |
| Alcohol concentration [Vol%]: | 14.4 |
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| Legal drinking age | 16 |
|---|---|
| Distributor | Curry Premium Wines oHG, D-86938 Schondorf |
| Recommended dishes | Ente, Risotto, Carpaccio, Thunfischsteak |
| Grape varietals | 32% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Shiraz, 25% Pinotage, 8% Merlot,4% Cabernet Franc, 4% Touriga Nacional, Barbera, Tinta Barocca |
| Serving temperature [°C] | 13 - 15 °C |
| Storable up to (at perfect conditions) | 2028 |
| Winemaker | Gerhard Swart |
- John Platter: 4.5 Stars / 90 Points
- Tim Atkin 2025: 87 Points
- Michelangelo Awards 2025: Gold
- Veritas Awards 2025: Gold
- 2021 Vintage - John Platter: 4.5 Stars
- 2021 Vintage - Winemagazine South Africa 2024: 93 Points
- 2021 Vintage - Veritas Awards 2024: Gold