Saint George Cabernet Sauvignon Winemaker's Selection, dark ruby garnet with an opaque core and delicate ochre rim, a multi-faceted bouquet of blackberry fruit, cassis and mint over dark nougat, dried herbs and tobacco, with lively acidity and a salty mineral finish. 91 points Falstaff.
Tasting Notes
Dark ruby garnet with an opaque core, purple reflections and a delicate ochre rim. Delicate blackberry fruit, cassis and mint on the nose, with dark nougat and notes of dried herbs and tobacco making a multi-faceted bouquet. Black cherries and blackberries on the palate with lively acidity, subtle tannins and a salty, mineral finish. Still very youthful with clear ageing potential and a good companion at the table. Awarded 91 points by Falstaff in its Levant tasting.
Quick Facts
- Grape: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
- Origin: Jordan (clay, limestone and basalt soils)
- Style: Dry red, Winemaker's Selection, certified organic
- Awards: 91 points Falstaff
Food Pairing
Osso buco, T-bone steak, and lasagne.
Serving
Serve at 16 to 18°C. Decant thirty minutes before pouring.
About the Producer
Saint George is the wine of Omar Zumot, whose father Bulos founded the family drinks company in 1954. The name comes from the church of Saint George at Madaba, beside which Omar planted his first vineyard using vines brought from France. The estate now farms three sites: Madaba on clay and limestone, Souf in the mountains of Jerash at 1,150 metres, and the principal vineyard at Sama al-Sarhan on the Syrian border, where basalt thrown out by the extinct volcano of Jabal Druze layers the soil and changes every half metre. All are certified organic. Sheep graze between the rows, irrigation comes from carp ponds that enrich the water with nitrate, and yields are held below two tonnes per hectare, around a quarter of the world average.
