Shamwari Stellenbosch Stellenbosch Vineyards 2002
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Delivery: We ship orders every weekday.
Delivery time and price:
- Denmark: 1-2 days (39-49 DKK)
- Sweden: 2-3 days (150 SEK)
- Finland: 2-3 days (15 EUR)
- Germany: 2-3 days (15 EUR)
- Netherlands: 2-4 days (15 EUR)
- Generally for EU countries: 2-5 days (15-25 EUR)
NOTE: There may be 1-2 days longer delivery time in remote areas.
Returns: You always have a 30-day right of return.
NOTE : All orders from November 15th to December 24th can be returned until January 31st.
Shamwari Stellenbosch Stellenbosch Vineyards 2002
The 2002 Shamwari is a red wine produced by Stellenbosch Vineyards Ltd in South Africa. The brand name "Shamwari" is a traditional African word for friend. This vintage is classified as a Wine of Origin (W.O.) from Stellenbosch.
Located east of Cape Town, Stellenbosch is widely recognized as South Africa's most prestigious wine region, with a viticultural history dating back to 1679. The area is home to the country's leading wine university and features a diverse range of micro-climates and soil types. Its granite mountain slopes provide an ideal environment for cultivating grapes that yield structured red wines of great class.
The wine is a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, allowing the winemakers to select the optimal varietals from the region's different terroirs. Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the world's most renowned blue grapes, frequently grown in prominent areas such as Bordeaux, California, Washington, and Tuscany. Merlot, another classic blue grape, shares many of these typical growing regions, alongside Northern Italy.
The history of the wine
Below, you can delve into the history of this wine — its producer, grape, area, and region.
Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch east of Cape Town is South Africa's most prestigious wine region, with a history dating back to 1679 and the country's leading wine university. The granite-influenced mountain slopes are ideal for Cabernet Sauvignon and elegant Bordeaux blends. The area also delivers excellent Shiraz, Chenin Blanc and the South African Pinotage. Structured, age-worthy red wines of great class.
When this wine was made, the world looked very different. Here are some of the stories that unfolded while this bottle quietly aged in its cellar.
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Cork, capsule, fill level, label condition, and provenance are individually documented for each bottle. A physical certificate is included with every purchase.
60-day return policy
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Storage
Store the bottle horizontally at 12–14°C and avoid direct sunlight, vibrations, and temperature fluctuations.
Opening
Allow the bottle to stand upright for 24–48 hours before opening to allow sediment to settle. Use a professional corkscrew and open carefully.
Enjoyment
Serve at 17–18°C and be patient – there is a great difference in how and how quickly wines open up when they are aerated.
GUIDE TO THE GOOD WINE EXPERIENCE
We will help you throughout the journey. Here you can read our guide on how to treat the wine. If you have any questions, you are always welcome to write or call us.
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