Umsasane is the Zulu word for umbrella tree which gives shelter, protection, and comfort. It was Ntsiki’s grandmother’s nickname and the bold structure, smoothness and complexity of this wine honour the characters of Aslina. This blend is a full bodied wine …

Vachellia tortilis, widely known as Acacia tortilis but now attributed to the genus Vachellia, [4] is the umbrella thorn acacia, also known as umbrella thorn and Israeli babool, [5] a medium to large canopied tree native to most of Africa, primarily to the savanna and Sahel of Africa (especially the Somali peninsula and Sudan), but also ...

2024年10月25日 · The Aslina Umsasane is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Umsasane is the Zulu word for umbrella tree, which gives shelter, protection and comfort. It was Ntsiki’s grandmother’s nickname and the bold structure, smoothness and complexity of this wine honour the characteristics of Aslina, the matriarch of the family.

2022年11月28日 · Umsasane is the Zulu name for the umbrella tree, a type of acacia, a tree that is an African icon (not to be confused with the Australian umbrella tree).

Her wines have incredible depth and this Bordeaux blend is no exception. It could easily pass for a high class Médoc. Organic farming practices, hand-harvested, unfined/unfilered, vegan-friendly! Table Talk Umsasane is the Zulu word for umbrella …

Crafted predominantly from Cabernet Sauvignon, with a supporting blend of 18% Cabernet Franc and 12% Petit Verdot, this wine showcases a remarkable structure and density. Named "Umsasane," meaning umbrella tree in Zulu, it symbolises shelter, protection, and comfort. This name pays tribute to Ntsiki's grandmother, Aslina the family matriarch.

2022年2月12日 · A delicious Bordeaux style blend from Ntsiki Biyela, South Africa's first black female winemaker. “Umsasane” is the local name for the umbrella acacia tree, which was also the nickname of Ntsiki's grandmother Aslina, a constant source of inspiration to her.

Sort and explore the best vintages of Aslina Umsasane. Popular among Vivino users. More than 200 ratings (2020 Vintage) Only available from external shops. Average price shown. What does this wine taste like? blackberry, plum, dark ... pepper, eucalyptus, sav... raspberry, red fruit, s... dried fruit, raisin, fi... stone fruit, melon, gre...

Acacia tortilis (=Vachellia tortilis) is a hardy, deciduous, drought resistant, slow growing umbrella-shaped Acacia. It bears abundant, fragrant, white, puffball flowers from November to January followed by distinctive curled pods that rattle in the wind. All parts of this tree are nutritious.

Umsasane is the umbrella tree (Acacia tortilis) that shades and protects and was the nickname of Ntsiki’s grandmother. The bold structure, smoothness and complexity of this wine reflects the characteristics of Aslina, the matriarch of the family.