Carmen Stevens Carmenere 2019

Carmen Stevens Carmenere 2019

Product Features

A socially responsible wine. A portion of the profits from this wine goes towards a school lunch project in a poverty-stricken area of ​​the Western Cape. Limited edition. One of only three Carmenère wines in South Africa. Each bottle is numbered on the label.

Manufacturer's comment

A deep, rich purple color. A rich aroma of ripe red figs, plums, and other red fruits. Soft acidity, concentrated and rich fruit flavors, a soft, smooth, juicy, and rich taste. There are also hints of fresh lime and dark chocolate. A firm, fleshy body and tannins, ripe berry fruit flavors, and oak notes maintain a beautiful balance. The aroma of ripe plums and red figs lingers on the finish. A fresh, fruity, and full-bodied New World style wine. A rare 100% Carmenère wine even in South Africa.

Food pairing

Beef, lamb, beef stew, chicken, roasted vegetables, smoked dishes (beef/pork/chicken/fish, etc.), rich cheeses such as Camembert and blue cheese.

Country of origin/region of origin

Wellington, South Africa

Vintage

2019

*Depending on stock availability, the vintage of the wine shipped may differ from the one stated. If you have a preference regarding the vintage, please contact us before ordering.

type

Red Full Body

Main varieties

Carmenere

Alcohol content

14.50%

capacity

750ml

Producer Information

●Location: Stellenbosch. The wine is made from grapes purchased from vineyards in various regions of the Western Cape. The wine is rich in fruit flavor, full-bodied, feminine, and leans towards a New World style. This wine expresses the passion of winemaker Carmen, and at the same time, reflects her sense of mission as the organizer of a project that supports the present and future of many poor children in the Western Cape. Carmen, with her sparkling, beautiful black eyes, is a small but powerful woman who always overcomes difficulties and moves forward.

●Future goals/dreams/hobbies:
"I want to have my own winery and vineyards within about five years. I also want a tasting room where I can entertain guests. That way, I can offer a brighter future and more opportunities to women and children. And I want to expand sales to Asia and other parts of Africa," he said.
Carmen wants to tell her children that "no matter how difficult things are, dreams can come true if you work hard." She herself grew up in poverty, but wine broadened her horizons. She believes that anything is possible. When she's not working, this single mother enjoys cooking and eating out with her two daughters.

●Carmen School Lunch Project:
2011: Carmen began by providing soup three times a week to three primary schools (400-500 students each) in Belhar, Stellenbos, where she had lived since she was 13.
2020: Provided 3,716,999 meals to 25 communities, 53 schools, and 10,310 students in total. Donations/operating expenses totaled 4,974,102 rand (approximately 34,818,714 yen).
Normally, 1.5% of Carmen's sales (transactions) are allocated to this project, and the rest is raised through donations.

overview

●Cap: Cork ●Cultivation/Production: Produced only once every two years in a limited quantity using only 8 rows of grapes from a single vineyard in Wellington. It is rare in that only three wines, including this one, are shipped as Carmenère in South Africa. Only 530 bottles are produced in two barrels and are numbered on the front label. Carmenère tends to have herbal flavors, so care is taken to ensure that the grapes receive plenty of sunlight. As a result, beautiful, fruity grapes are grown. The grapes are naturally fermented in two open barrels, one new and one used. The juice is extracted slowly and gently twice a day to prevent the herbal flavors from becoming too strong. This also allows for plenty of oxygen exposure, stabilizing the color and softening the tannins. After fermentation, it is aged in 50% new barrels and 50% used barrels.
●Production volume: 530 bottles ●Aging potential: Vintage + 10 years ●Label: The label features a tiger drawn by her eldest daughter, Caitlin, when she was 6 years old at elementary school. If you look closely, you'll see a person to the right of the tiger, a bird to the left, and a dog in the middle, making it quite complex. Carmen says this label represents how people perceive the same wine differently. Each bottle is numbered.

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