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SOUTH AFRICAN WINES
RAINBOW'S END
Estate Wines - Limited Production.
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Country: South Africa 
Region: Stellenbosch
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“Rainbow’s End” is the name of the Malan family’s wine estate in the Banghoek Ward of the Stellenbosch wine region, South Africa. It is a name that conjures up associations, and among these are the divine promise of sunshine after rain, of commitment to the earth, of a destination and a pot of gold.
Their winemaker, Anton Malan, treasures Rainbow's End’s unique terroir. He has no desire to place their wines into a specific category of conventional wine style (such as Old World or New World styles). They treat each vintage year separately and make what the season and the specific terroir of a specific vineyard block offers. Every year they adapt their winemaking techniques slightly in order to ensure the best possible result irrespective of a particular style. They create a unique product and wine style annually – the best that the season can offer.
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Complexité 2004
Cabernet 39%, Merlot 31%Cabernet Franc 30%
This complex Bordeaux blend is made up of 11 different clones. Black cherries and liquorish on the nose with a floral after tone. A herbaceous and mineralic hint on the palate with minty and chocolaty back drop, all well supplemented by excellent tannin structure. Superb ageing potential.
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Shiraz 2006
Dark rich & intense wine. Mocha, pepper, cigar box, coffee and meatiness on the nose. Sweetness on entry with ripe, red fruit. Full, rich and well integrated palate with long aftertaste.
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Cabernet Franc 2007
Lovely earthy and tea leaf flavors. Typical vegetative and herbaceous aromas with mineralic and slight floral after tone (violets and fynbos). Intense rich fruit and juicy palate, with layers of dark chocolate and a hint of coffee. All in harmony with soft, fine tannins.
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Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
Intense, dark red color. Earthy and leathery nose with heaps of ripe blackcurrant and cassis berries. Sweetness on entry with chocolate after tone. Intense fruit on palate with soft, fine tannins.
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THE WINES
