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Idiom Wines secures three prestigious gold medals at the inaugural Red Blend Challenge held on 6 March 2025 in Cape Town.
Idiom Wines takes home triple gold for regional blends at the inaugural blends challenge.
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Idiom Wines Awarded “Most Scenic Gourmet Dining Venue 2025 – Cape Town”
Idiom Wines is proud to announce its recognition as the “Most Scenic Gourmet Dining Venue 2025 – Cape Town”
Idiom Heritage Series Bianco 2024
Light pale yellow in colour with citrus zest, acacia flowers and hints of minerality on the nose. Elegant mouthfeel with flavours of white pear and green apple. This refreshing white wine with a well-structured mid-palate showcases the great potential of Pinot Grigio from South Africa. A delicious wine for aperitivo, antipasto and seafood.
Tasting Notes
Idiom ‘B’ – Bordicon Blend 2019
Full and complex. A multi-clone blend of five noble varietals. Explosive and evolving aromas of dark ripe red plums, tea leaf and cigar box are followed by hints of pencil shavings, tobacco and trademark cassis character. A serious, tightly packed wine with a long lingering finish. A wine of great pedigree that will reward cellaring. Decanting recommended.
Cabernet Sauvignon (57%), Merlot (19%), Cabernet Franc (10%), Petit Verdot (10%), Malbec (4%).
TASTING NOTES | BORDICON BLEND VIDEO
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Idiom Sangiovese 2021
This modern and elegant Stellenbosch Sangiovese presents a perfumed nose and captivating mouthfeel. The initial vibrant red cherry nose is enhanced by spicy clove and tobacco notes reminiscent of thinly cut Prosciutto. Complex but delicate granitic, tomato leaf and cinnamon notes intertwine on the palate with savoury spices to enhance the sweet and sour profile of Sangiovese. A silky, well-balanced wine to treasure and enjoy. Try with pork belly and Fiorentina steak.
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Watch a Video about the Sangiovese Grape
Idiom ‘I’ – Iberico Blend 2019
An elegant, medium-bodied Iberian-inspired blend. Dark and broody on the nose with blackberry, rosemary and hints of violets and black peppercorns. Red cherry and an iron-rich minerality (derived from clay and granite-rich soils) dominate the palate. It is a wine with rolling red and black notes and a long, lingering finish. Pair simply with jamon, pork, poultry and barbeque dishes.
Garnacha (33%), Cariñena (33%), Monastrell (17%), Tempranillo (17%)
Tasting Notes
Idiom Grenache 2020
An elegant medium-bodied Grenache noir styled for lovers of lighter reds. Fresh and floral on the nose with herbal notes of mint, rosemary and hints of dark chocolate. Vibrant cranberry and raspberry fruits combine with an iron-rich minerality to dominate the palate. Wine with rolling red fruit pastille notes and a long lingering finish. Perfect for summer drinking.
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Idiom Wine Library at Home
Great wine is meant to be shared!
Some Idiom Wine lovers that have visited our tasting room, have already signed up for this offer, and now we have decided to take it online.
Join the Idiom Wine Library to ensure that you always have a selection of Idiom Wines available at home to enjoy with family and friends.
This essential Idiom Wine Library Collection includes 4 mixed cases of:
- CASE 1 · Heritage Series
Embodying the Italian heritage of the Bottega family, the Idiom Bianco and Idiom Rosso are made from Italian varietals grown in the Cape. Exceptional value, for everyday appreciation.
3 x IDIOM BIANCO DI STELLENBOSCH
3 x IDIOM ROSSO DI STELLENBOSCH - CASE 2 · Structured Whites
These wines showcase the elegance and complexity of barrel-aged white wines, each expressing a unique balance of different aromas and textures.
3 x IDIOM SEMILLON
3 x IDIOM VIOGNIER - CASE 3 · Single Varietal Reds
AA celebration of Italian varietals, these wines represent the Cape expression of world-famous cultivars that transport you to the heart of Tuscany, Piedmont and Puglia.
2 x IDIOM SANGIOVESE
2 x IDIOM ZINFANDEL
2 x IDIOM BARBERA - CASE 4 · Iconic Blends
The Idiom Blends are the icons of the range. These award-winning, flagship wines showcase the best of regional expressions of great wine regions such as Bordeaux, Rhône and the Rioja.
2 x IDIOM RODANICO
2 x IDIOM IBERICO BLEND
2 x IDIOM BORDICON
A 24-bottle Idiom Wine Library (valued at R7200) for R4824.
By purchasing you will become a member of our Wine Library. You will receive the following benefits after your initial purchase:
- Special member discounts (20%) on all case purchases for the rest of 2025.
- Priority allocation for new releases.
- Priority access to our Idiom Wine Member pairing dinners.
Idiom Rosso di Stellenbosch – Magnum 2017
A lively, medium-bodied red wine with notes of perfumed prosciutto and ripe red cherries. Delicate oaking in used barrels contributes to both fruity and savoury notes continuing on the palate. A delicious drinking wine with good acidity and plenty of potential. A perfect match for antipasto or Italian style meat and pasta dishes. A 1.5 litre bottle in a gift box.
Sangiovese (97%), Barbera (3%)
Tasting Notes
Idiom Rosso di Stellenbosch 2021
A lively, medium-bodied red wine with notes of red cherries, raspberries and hints of perfumed prosciutto. Delicate maturation in a combination of 2nd and 3rd fill oak barrels results in signature fresh, fruity, earthy and savoury notes combining to deliver a well balanced mid-palate with elegant tannins. A perfect match for antipasto or Italian style meat and pasta dishes.
Sangiovese (97%), Barbera (3%)
Tasting Notes
Idiom 900 Series Nebbiolo 2020
A rich and noble red. This expression of Nebbiolo, from low yielding Stellenbosch vineyards, has a typical garnet colour, a ripe bouquet of red fruits and roses. Flavours of blood orange and brambleberry intermingle on the palate with hints of tar, musk and bay leaf. The silky tannins indicate a wine that will reward cellaring. Pair with ribeye steak, roast turkey sausage, and duck or with umami flavours of sushi for a wow experience.
Idiom Zinfandel 2020
A silky and seductive wine. This elegant, medium-bodied expression of Stellenbosch Zinfandel, also known as Primitivo, exhibits a superb power-to-weight ratio. Dried cranberry, pomegranate and tea leaf dominate the nose. An effortless entry leads to an explosive revolving tray of juicy redcurrant and raspberry fruits, further enhanced by balsamic, herbaceous sage and bayleaf notes. A versatile and refreshing wine with an attractive long finish. Enjoy with Karoo lamb, BBQ ribs, sushi and wasabi, or grilled vegetables.
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Idiom Viognier 2021
Velvety and versatile. An elegant, barrel-fermented viognier with a typical light straw colour. Initial top notes of passionfruit develop into a delicate me?lange of white pear and rosewater on the nose. Mineral, orange blossom and nougat notes linger on the palate.
Serve chilled and enjoy the evolution of flavours in the glass. The ultimate pairing wine with shellfish, seafood, veal, pork, roast chicken or curried Malay dishes.
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Eco-Safari Drive
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Idiom Semillon 2021
A delicate, aromatic example of barrel-fermented Semillon. Subtle custard and lime cordial aromas with notes of cloves and white spices. Hints of prickly pear, capsicum and biscuit reveal Semillon’s zesty, textured character and inherent structure. A wine that will benefit from cellaring and a definite food companion. Enjoy with scallops, white meats, or dishes with cream sauces.
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