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AI ResearchedThis is Sainsbury's 'Taste the Difference' Fairtrade Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2024, produced by Bosman Family Vineyards in Wellington, South Africa's Coastal Region. It is a rich, fruit-driven red blend aged 4 months in oak, certified Fairtrade and vegan, with a portion of sales reinvested into the farm community. The wine is notable for its ethical credentials and everyday accessibility, backed by a multi-award-winning producer.
Bosman Family Vineyards (produced for Sainsbury's Taste the Difference)
Bosman Family Vineyards is one of South Africa's oldest continuously family-owned wine estates, with the Bosman family settled on Lelienfontein farm in Wellington for 8 generations since 1798. Fairtrade-accredited since 2009, the estate made history with the largest land reform transaction in the South African wine industry, giving workers a 26% stake in the business, and was named Platter Guide Winery of the Year 2024.
Blend
42% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot (remaining 16% unspecified)
Tasting Profile
Blackberry and blackcurrant on the nose with juicy acidity and soft tannins, culminating in a smooth wine; the palate shows ripe bramble and plum flavours with a well-structured, velvety finish.
Region
Wellington is a Wine of Origin district within South Africa's Coastal Region, situated roughly 80 km northeast of Cape Town at the foot of the Hawequa and Groenberg mountains, known for structured reds and as the country's vine nursery capital. The broader Coastal Region is South Africa's most prestigious wine macro-region, encompassing Stellenbosch, Paarl, Swartland, and Wellington among its eight districts.
Price Context
Approximately £8–£9 / ~$9 USD at retail (Sainsbury's UK own-label pricing)
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