{"title":"Idiom Wines | Stellenbosch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Idiom Winery Building in Stellenbosch, South Africa\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/CollectionBanner_d2a275a7-cc00-4833-9d1f-f87e832a3988.jpg?v=1703502114\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlberto Bottega was born in Milan, Italy in 1942. After spending his childhood in the Friuli region of north-east Italy, Alberto emigrated with his parents and sister to Cape Town in 1950. He met his wife Valerie in 1960 and together they have three children – Roberto, Laura and Silvana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdiom was the vision of Alberto Bottega and Valerie Bottega as a legacy to pass onto their three children and grandchildren. The vineyards were planted in 1999 and in 2016 the family undertook a major renovation to build a signature tasting centre and restaurant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNestling at the foot of majestic granite mountains, the slopes vary in height from 200 to 350 metres above sea level and have aspects which face north, west and south. The 150 hectare property can be seen from far due to the distinctive mountain shape which is known as the Idiom Conical Peak. The soils contain decomposed granite which is relatively shallow and stony in patches with a clay base. The distinctive northern, western and southern aspects create several micro-terroirs, which add character and complexity to the wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo celebrate their Italian heritage, a range of Italian grape varieties are planted alongside the French varieties more traditional for South Africa. The house style is one of full-flavoured yet elegant barrel aged wines, which have received multiple awards over the years.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"idiom-cape-blend","title":"Idiom Cape Blend 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Idiom Wines Cape Blend is a velvety and opulent red wine made with the Cape’s own grape Pinotage blended alongside Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Shiraz grape varieties. The wines were matured separately for 10 months in 45% new 225 Litre French and American oak, before being blended and left to marry for a further 2 to 4 months. Rich and intriguing aromas and intriguing flavours suggestive of black forest cake with notes of cigar box and ripe cherries. Soft tannins, lush ripe red fruits and a lively finish are hallmarks of this wine that is a signature of South African excellence. [#intro]Velvety, opulent red wine made with the Cape's own Pinotage grape blended with noble varieties...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Idiom Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40824953536579,"sku":"A18IDIOMCAPEBLEND","price":34.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/PinotageCapeBlendBt.jpg?v=1703950009"},{"product_id":"idiom-bordicon-blend","title":"Idiom 'B' Bordicon Blend 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Idiom 'B' Bordicon Blend is a red wine blend of five noble grape varietals; Cabernet Sauvignon (60%), Cabernet Franc (20%), Merlot (10%), Malbec (5%) and Petit Verdot (5%). The wine was matured for 14 months in 225 litre French oak barrels (45% new). This Bordeaux inspired red wine blend displays aromas of ripe red currants, tea leaf and cigar box, followed by hints of cinnamon, tobacco and trademark cassis character. On the palate there are good firm tannins with lots of restrained red and black fruit with hints of vanilla, spice and dark roasted coffee. A wine of great pedigree with a long lingering finish that will reward cellaring. [#intro]Award-winning, Bordeaux inspired, red wine blend from premium Cape wine producer Idiom...[\/intro] \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Idiom Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40840936325187,"sku":"A19IDIOMBORDICON","price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/CabernetBordeauxBlendBt.jpg?v=1704639044"},{"product_id":"idiom-stellenbosch-zinfandel","title":"Idiom Stellenbosch Zinfandel 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Idiom Zinfandel (also known as Primitivo) is an elegant, silky and spicy expression of Stellenbosch Zinfandel. At the winery the carefully selected grapes underwent malo lactic fermentation in tank, on French oak staves, before being matured in a combination of French and American 225l oak barrels for approximately 14 months. The Aromas of candied raspberry and bay leaf dominate the nose of this Zinfandel. An effortless entry leads to an explosive revolving tray of sage, tobacco leaf and cranberry flavours combining gracefully on the palate. A versatile and refreshing wine with an attractive long finish. 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