Babylonstoren, ‘Candide’, 2024, Western Cape (WO) Liatiko sweet litchi that goes on

sweet litchi that goes on long into the finish

easy-going Vinho Verde made for chilling right down and drinking young

- Meat/fish: Pan-fried trout with dill

This bottling also seems to lean into clay ageing rather than obvious oak gloss

Dark ruby garnet

Babylonstoren, ‘Candide’, 2024, Western Cape (WO) Liatiko sweet litchi that goes on'One Liner' A bright, quietly textured Cape white, blending tropical fruit and citrus with floral lift, fresh acidity and a smooth, gently waxy finish. Tasting Note Pale lemon in colour, with lifted aromas of pineapple, melon and honeysuckle sharpened by fresh lemon and lime zest. The palate is dry and medium bodied, balancing juicy tropical fruit with crisp acidity and a smooth, lightly waxy texture. Gentle orchard fruit richness rounds the middle