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BOUCHARD FINLAYSON’S HANNIBAL
AN INNOVATIVE RED BLEND THAT PUSHES THE BOUNDARIES OF WINEMAKING
Visitors to the Cape Wine Show from 15 – 17 September 2015 will find Bouchard Finlayson
on stand H85, where they can enter daily competitions to win prizes; and also represented at
the Hemel-en-Aarde Winegrowers’ Association stand O104.
Bouchard Finlayson winemaker Peter Finlayson continuously pushes the boundaries
of South African wines, from his legendary Pinot Noir to his unique Italian/French
red blend, Hannibal – a highly sought-after wine that tends to sell out quickly
whenever a new vintage is released.
Hannibal stands alone by its design and presentation as an individualistic blend of
classic Italian and French varieties. Its name was adopted as a symbolic expression
of this synergy, with the African elephant participating in linking the wine lands of
France and Italy 2000 years ago under the invading command of the classic
Carthaginian general. The birth of Hannibal extends back in time to Bouchard
Finlayson’s importation of the first Sangiovese and Nebbiolo plant material into
South Africa in 1989. These imports experienced 12 years in the development
process, from cuttings and expansion of plant material, to the final realisation of
the first bottled wine, released in December 2001.
Hannibal is recognised and respected for its commanding taste profile, described
by Finlayson as ‘a symphony of flavours’. The innovative blend keeps winning
awards on a global scale, from the Decanter World Wine Awards in London to the
China Wine and Spirits Awards, and what Finlayson describes as the ‘annual wine
Olympiad for new world wines’ – the Six Nations Wine Challenge in Australia. Back
on home turf Hannibal continuously receives the highest honours in the Platter’s
South African Wine Guide and at the South African Wine Index (SAWi) Awards.
Finlayson states that the current 2013 vintage, which has a composition of 52%
Sangiovese, 17% Pinot Noir, 15% Nebbiolo, 8% Mourvedre, 6% Shiraz and 2%
Barbera, is ‘potentially one of the best productions of Hannibal we have ever had.’
He adds that its taste profile is ‘superbly smooth, with lots of leather ending in a
harmonious creamy finish’. Hannibal 2013 is available from the vineyard Cellar
Door at R245 per bottle, and can also be purchased at select wine shops (please
note that wine shop prices may differ).
Editor’s Note
Bouchard Finlayson Hannibal - recent Awards and Accolades
Hannibal 2009 won Gold at the 2013 Decanter World Wine Awards in London
Hannibal 2011 received five stars, the highest honour, in the ‘Red Blends’ category
in the Platter’s South African Wine Guide 2014
Hannibal 2012 won Gold at the 2014 China Wine and Spirits Awards
Hannibal 2012 won Gold at the 2014 Six Nations Wine Challenge in Sydney,
Australia
South African Wine Index (SAWi) Awards 2014 & 2015 - Top Red Blend (other)
award (excluding Rhone and Bordeaux blend); Platinum winner, the highest honour
ABOUT BOUCHARD FINLAYSON
Established in 1989 in the temperate Hemel-en-Aarde Valley on 125 hectares (312
acres) of Walker Bay's prime viticultural land, Bouchard Finlayson Vineyard and
Winery is a small cellar dedicated to the quality production of Pinot noir,
Chardonnay and Sauvignon blanc. Ever since releasing their first vintages, the
name Bouchard Finlayson has been internationally synonymous with excellence.
Today, owned by the Red Carnation Hotels’ Tollman family and under the
leadership of Victoria Tollman and winemaker Peter Finlayson, 22 hectares (54
acres) of the estate are currently under vine with 50% devoted to the varietal for
which Peter is most acclaimed – Pinot noir. Other cultivars under production
include Chardonnay, Sauvignon blanc and Sangiovese, as well as a handful under
exploration. Bouchard Finlayson is an accredited Championship member of the
Biodiversity and Wine initiative (BWI).
Situated on the R320 near Hermanus, Bouchard Finlayson vineyard and winery is
open for tastings and sales Monday to Friday from 09h00 to 17h00 and on Saturdays
from 10h00 to 13h00. For further information, call +27 28 312 3515; email
[email protected]; or visit www.bouchardfinlayson.co.za.
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