IDIOM CATALOGUE

WWW.IDIOM.CO.ZA PAGE 1 OF 9 2022 C ATA L O G U E BOTTEGA FAMILY WINE GROUP Stellenbosch, South Africa

WWW.IDIOM.CO.ZA PAGE 2 OF 9 01 IDIOM AWA R D - WINNING BLENDS Idiom ‘B’ Bordicon Blend Idiom ‘R’ Rodanico Blend Idiom ‘I’ Iberico Blend Idiom ‘C’ Cape Blend 02 IDIOM SMALL BATCH WINES SINGLE VARIETALS Idiom Viognier Idiom Sangiovese Idiom Zinfandel Idiom Barbera 900 SERIES BARBERA 900 Series Cabernet Sauvignon 900 Series Merlot 900 Series Nebbiolo 900 Series Syrah

WWW.IDIOM.CO.ZA PAGE 3 OF 9 IDIOM Idiom is an award-winning range of wines 150 hectares with 35 under vine. Bottega, mirrors South Africa’s unique from the Bottega family’s vineyards, located Idiom is renowned for its cult-followed, positioning in the world of wine, fusing in the southernmost part of the Stellenbosch iconic regional blends that have garnered Old World classically-styled Roman arches wine region. The site is coastal and overlooks local and international acclaim having and stone clad porticos and supporting a False Bay. secured their position as some of the best contemporary New World timber pavilion expressions of regional blends from the and concrete wine tasting cube. Nestling at the foot of majestic granite Cape. Idiom also produces small batch, mountains, the slopes vary in height from single cultivar renditions of Italian and The majestic granite mountains, proximity 200 to 350 metres above sea level and have Mediterranean grape varietals, all uniquely to the cool Atlantic Ocean and windswept, aspects which face north, west and south. expressed in a Cape idiom. low-yielding vineyards define the terroir and The terroir contains decomposed granite, the wines that are available at Idiom. which is relatively shallow and stony in Idiom’s contemporary dining restaurant, patches, with a clay base. The property is conceptualized by Alberto and Roberto

WWW.IDIOM.CO.ZA PAGE 4 OF 9 ICONIC AND M U LT I AWA R D W I N N I NG SIGNATURE IDIOM Regional Blends Collected by wine connoisseurs. A series of signature blends focusing on regional expressions: An expression of Bordeaux An expression of the Rhone An expression of the Iberian Peninsula An expression of the Cape ORIGIN Stellenbosch, South Africa

WWW.IDIOM.CO.ZA PAGE 5 OF 9 IDIOM ICONIC BLENDS IDIOM ‘C’ CAPE BLEND IDIOM ‘B’ BORDICON IDIOM ‘R’ RODANICO IDIOM ‘I’ IBERICO (PINOTAGE DOMINANT) (BORDEAUX-STYLE BLEND) (RHONE-STYLE BLEND) (IBERIAN BLEND) 2016 VINTAGE 2016 VINTAGE 2016 VINTAGE 2016 VINTAGE PINOTAGE (47%) CABERNET SAUVIGNON CAB. SAUVIGNON (59%) CAB. FRANC SHIRAZ (78%) MOURVÈDRE (16%) GARNACHA (57%), CARINENA (24%), (11%) SHIRAZ (11%) MERLOT (5%) (17,5%) MERLOT (17,5%) PETIT VERDOT (6%), VIOGNIER (6%) TEMPRANILLO (10%), MONASTRELL (9%) MALBEC (5%) A velvety opulent wine made with the Cape’s own A rich and full-bodied blend of Shiraz, Mourvèdre An elegant, medium-bodied Grenache-led blend. grape Pinotage blended with noble varieties. Rich Full and complex. A multi-clone blend of five noble and Viognier. Aromas of black pepper, violets and Dark and broody on the nose with savoury, meaty and intriguing aromas and flavours with exploding varieties. Explosive and evolving aromas of ripe marmite. A mouth filling wine with red fruits, meats notes and hints of tar and liquorice. Red cherry and an layers of red fruits with notes of hazelnut, dark black berries, leather and pencil crayon shavings and a strong firm tannin base. iron-rich minerality (derived form clay and granite rich chocolate and oatmeal. Soft tannins, dark red are followed by hints of cedar wood, tobacco soils) dominate the palate. A wine with rolling red and fruit and a long finish are hallmarks of this wine. and trademark cassis character. A serious, tightly black notes and a long, lingering finish. packed wine with a long lingering finish. A wine with great pedigree that will reward cellaring. Decanting recommended. CURRENT VINTAGE: CURRENT VINTAGE: CURRENT VINTAGE: NEW RELEASE 20 1 6 Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge 2021 20 1 6 Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge 2021 20 1 6 Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge 2021 – Double Gold – Double Gold – Double Gold 20 1 6 DWWA 2021 – Silver PEDIGREE: PEDIGREE: 20 1 6 Tim Atkin SA report 2021 – 91 Points 20 1 5 Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge 2019 20 1 5 Michelangelo 2019 – National Trophy for best PEDIGREE: – 93 points in SA 20 1 5 Shiraz Challenge 2020 – Shiraz Blend Finalist 201 5 IWSC 2017 – Gold 201 5 Perold ABSA Cape Blend Competition 2017 20 1 5 Sommeliers Selection 2018 – Stand Out 20 1 5 DWWA 2019 – Double Gold – Winner Top 5 in SA 20 1 5 Michelangelo Awards 2020 – Gold 20 1 5 Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge 2018 2014 Perold ABSA Cape Blend Competition 2016 – 93 points – Winner Top 5 in SA 20 1 5 Decanter World Wine Awards 2019 – 96 points 20 13 Platter wine guide 2017 – 4,5/5 Stars 20 1 5 Wine Magazine Cape Town BDX Report 2018 – 91 Points 2013 Perold ABSA Cape Blend Competition 2017 – Top 10 in SA 20 1 5 IWSC 2017 Silver Outstanding

WWW.IDIOM.CO.ZA PAGE 6 OF 9 SI NGL E VA R I ETA L S of Character The Idiom Collection range consists of 20 different varietals and provides a unique and direct comparison between the famous French wines of Bordeaux and Rhone and Italian wines of Tuscany and Piedmont – but expressed in the Cape terroir. Cultivars: Barbera, Viognier Sangiovese, Zinfandel, Semillon ORIGIN Stellenbosch, South Africa

WWW.IDIOM.CO.ZA PAGE 7 OF 9 IDIOM SMALL BATCH SI NGL E VA R IETA LS IDIOM IDIOM IDIOM IDIOM VIOGNIER SA NGIOV E SE ZINFA NDEL BA R BER A 2018 VINTAGE 2017 VINTAGE 2016 VINTAGE 2016 VINTAGE VIOGNIER (100%) SANGIOVESE (100%) ZINFANDEL (100%) BARBERA (100%) An opulent, barrel fermented Viognier Enticing and emotive. This modern and A powerful wine typical of our exotic A rich and dark Barbera from low yielding with a typical light straw colour. Initial elegant Stellenbosch Sangiovese presents Zinfandel. Aromas of bay leaf and dried Stellenbosch vineyards. Deep red in top notes of rose petal potpourri develop a tantalising nose and complex mouthfeel. rosemary dominate the nose. Intense, appearance. This distinguished wine into a complex melange of passionfruit, Initial signature red sour. cherry flavours evolving flavours of biltong, liquorice and exhibits typical varietal aromas of dark nougat and vanilla on the nose. This develop into riper, darker fruit notes. black currants stimulate the palate. The red fruit and vanilla with delicate hints of medium to full bodied wine has an Complex, earthy, leathery and cinnamon usual smooth long lingering finish invites sweet and sour cherries. Complexity and elegant, creamy mid palate followed by notes combine with savoury spices to further participation. depth are hallmarks of this vintage. a lingering sensation of lime cordial and enhance the sweet and sour profile of lavender. Serve chilled and enjoy the Sangiovese. A silky, well balanced wine to CURRENT VINTAGE: CURRENT VINTAGE: evolution of flavours in the glass. treasure and enjoy. 2016 2016 Tim Atkin SA report 2021 2016 Michelangelo Awards 2021 – Gold CURRENT VINTAGE: PEDIGREE: – 93 points PEDIGREE: 2018 Viognier Challenge 2021 – Gold 2016 2016 Tim Atkin SA report 2021 PEDIGREE: – 92 points 2013 Tim Atkin SA report 2017 – 88 points PEDIGREE: 2014 Tim Atkin SA report 2017 2013 Platter’s 2017 – Recall for 5 star tasting 2016 2013 Tim Atkin SA report 2017 – 89 points 2013 Platter’s 2017 – 4,5 Stars 2016 Michelangelo International Wine – 90 points Awards 2018 – Double Gold 2015 Tim Atkin SA report 2017 – 91 points

WWW.IDIOM.CO.ZA PAGE 8 OF 9 2015 900 SERIES ULTR A R ARE WINES IDIOM 900 SERIES ULTR A R ARE WINE CABERNET SAUVIGNON of the Cape 2015 VINTAGE An extremely limited release CABERNET SAUVIGNON (100%) - up to 3 barrels or 900 bottles – A three-barrel limited release of Cabernet Sauvignon. A dark, full-bodied wine with cinnamon, pencil shaving of outstanding components and redcurrant aromas. Opulent and rich flavours of that warrant special appreciation. cassis, blueberries and liquorice heighten the senses. A wine with velvety tannins and a long lingering finish. An ORIGIN intense expression of single varietal Cabernet sauvignon. Stellenbosch, South Africa Decanting recommended. 2012 Tim Atkin SA report 2017 – 92 points 2015 Michelangelo 2019 Double Gold

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