{"title":"South Africa | Paarl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Paarl_Collection_Banner.jpg?v=1529229543\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Paarl wine district lies to the north of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hic-winemerchants.com\/collections\/stellenbosch-wine-region-south-africa\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Wines from Stellenbosch for Sale Online at Hic!\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eStellenbosch\u003c\/a\u003e, and is bordered by the town of Wellington to the north-east, and the mountains of the Groot and Klein Drakenstein and Franschhoek ranges to the south-east. The Berg River, flanked by the majestic Groot Drakenstein and Wemmershoek mountains, runs through Paarl and is the life-giving artery of this wine-producing area. The valley land requires supplementary irrigation in the hot growing season before the harvest, but vineyards on the eastern slopes, having better water retention, frequently need none at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA large variety of grapes are grown in Paarl, of which Cabernet Sauvignon, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hic-winemerchants.com\/collections\/pinotgae-grape-variety\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Buy Pinotage South African Red Wines Online at Hic!\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ePinotage\u003c\/a\u003e, Shiraz, Chardonnay and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hic-winemerchants.com\/collections\/chenin-blanc-grape-variety\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Buy Chenin Blanc White Wines Online at Hic!\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eChenin Blanc\u003c\/a\u003e have the best potential. The Paarl district includes the wards of Simonsberg-Paarl, on the prime foothills of the Simonsberg, and Voor Paardeberg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"nelson-estate-chardonnay-paarl","title":"Nelson Estate Chardonnay 2021\/22","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Nelson Estate Chardonnay is made from grapes grown on the family's oldest and finest vineyards. Fermented in 100% new French oak and matured on the lees for 10 months to provide additional complexity and finesse. The complex nose displays ripe peach and apricot flavours with bright citrus aromas. Elegant light oak on the palate with great intensity and length. [#intro]A contemporary Chardonnay with subtle oak flavours, beautifully made at Nelson Estate...[\/intro]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nelson Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":14076505325626,"sku":"A22NELSONCH-1","price":21.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/ChardonnayBottle_f87a566b-9be0-49d6-a9e9-7eb2f405a31d.jpg?v=1626855242"},{"product_id":"nelson-estate-cabernet-merlot-south-african-red-wine","title":"Nelson Estate Cabernet Merlot 2020","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"c1\"\u003eThe Nelson Estate Cabernet Merlot is a rich, chocolatey Bordeaux style red wine blend from the Paarl wine region of South Africa. Made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and a small amount of Petit Verdot grapes this wine was barrel aged for 18 months in 100% new French oak prior to release. This wine is very aromatic with blackcurrant and blackberry on the nose complimented with smoky and cigar box characters. It is a full-bodied wine with elegant supple tannins and long lingering aftertaste with a spicy hint on the palate.[#intro]A rich, fruity Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot blend from award winning family winery, Nelson Estate...[\/intro] \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nelson Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":14077002645562,"sku":"A20NELSONCM-1","price":21.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/CabernetMerlotBt.jpg?v=1675518267"},{"product_id":"rhebokskloof-bosstok-chenin-blanc","title":"Rhebokskloof Chenin Blanc 2023","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Rhebokskloof Vineyards Chenin Blanc is made from rare bush-vine grapes grown in the cool coastal wine region of Paarl in South Africa. The nose displays ripe tropical fruit notes particularly pear and melon. This is followed through onto the palate with rich concentrated fruit flavours well balanced with crisp minerality ensuring a mouth-watering lingering finish.[#intro]A rich and concentrated Chenin from rare bush-vine grapes grown in the cool coastal region of Paarl...[\/intro]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rhebokskloof","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":14077894557754,"sku":"A23RHEBOKCB-1","price":14.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/CheninBlancBottle.jpg?v=1613577472"},{"product_id":"rhebokskloof-pinotage-paarl","title":"Rhebokskloof Vineyard Selection Pinotage 2020","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"c1\"\u003eThe Rhebokskloof Vineyard Selection Pinotage is from the Paarl region of South Africa, an area that enjoys a longstanding reputation as one of country's most renowned wine producing areas, a factor of its soils and climate. Matured in French oak for 18 months (20% new and 80% second and third fill) this wine spent a further 6 months resting in bottle prior to release. Alluring aromas of strawberries and ripe raspberries are prominent on both the nose and palate. The wine has a wonderfully elegant texture with soft lush tannins that seamlessly blends into the wonderfully dense explosion of fruit on the mid-palate. The opulent fruit is beautifully restrained by the bright and lively acidity which stands out on entry and lingers on to the long fruity finish. [#intro]A fresh, elegant expression of the idiosyncratic Pinotage grape from Rhebokskloof...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rhebokskloof","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":14078222172218,"sku":"A20RHEBOKPIN-1","price":16.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/PinotageNV.jpg?v=1588751995"},{"product_id":"lievland-vineyards-old-vine-chenin-blanc","title":"Lievland Vineyards Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Lievland Vineyards Old Vine Chenin Blanc shows off the versatility of old vine Chenin Blanc, upon which South Africa has built a strong reputation. Sourced from fruit grown in Paarl, it is a blend of two neighbouring old bush vine, dry-farmed vineyards, one planted in 1976 and the other in 1983. The first giving more stone fruit and mineral characters, the latter giving concentration and texture. Light straw in colour the wine shows notes of white peach, citrus and pineapple on the nose. The palate has a rich and ripe mouthfeel coupled with vibrant acidity which contributes to the lingering zesty finish. The freshness and complexity of this wine will enable it to develop gracefully over the next 5 -7 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lievland Vineyards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23579937931322,"sku":"A24LIEVLANDOVCHENIN-1","price":16.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/OldVineCheninBT.jpg?v=1776332908"},{"product_id":"lievland-bush-vine-pinotage","title":"Lievland Bush Vine Pinotage 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eMade in an elegant and traditional style, the Lievland Bush Vine Pinotage shows vibrant fruity notes of fresh cherry, and raspberry, with a hint of vanilla given by the oak ageing. The palate exhibits savoury tannins with ample fruit and a lingering finish. A small addition of Cinsault enhances the aromas and adds to the elegance of this delicate Pinotage. [#intro]An elegant and traditional style of Pinotage from Paarl...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lievland Vineyards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31475885277251,"sku":"A23LIEVLANDBVP-1","price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/Pinotage_e0759adc-da07-4deb-a35b-17a629187204.jpg?v=1585390920"},{"product_id":"niel-joubert-byter-chenin-blanc","title":"Niel Joubert Byter Chenin Blanc 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 'Byter' Chenin Blanc takes its name from Niel Joubert's dog, Byter, a big sweet dog who always followed Niel around the farm and vineyards. Unfortunately, Byter and Niel are no longer there but to remember them this Chenin Blanc got its name. Very attractive nose with lots of tropical fruits such as pineapple, guava and citrus fruit, carrying on to the crisp, refreshing palate. [#intro]A crisp, refreshing Chenin named after the big, sweet and loyal dog 'Byter'...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niel Joubert","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31497920249923,"sku":"A25JOUBERTBYTERCB-1","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/CheninBlanc.jpg?v=1601881836"},{"product_id":"goats-do-roam-red-wine","title":"Goats do Roam Red 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Goats do Roam Red Wine is a blend made predominantly from the traditional Rhône varieties Shiraz, Mourvèdre, Grenache and Cinsault produced from Fairview's own vineyards. Made from 100% Fairtrade grapes the Goats Do Roam Red shows aromas of fresh juicy red cherries, wild berries, spices, and plums. It has a youthful palate with layered generous berry fruit and spices which is balanced with integrated oak nuances. The palate is smooth with fine tannin and a long fresh finish for drinking pleasure.[#intro]An eminently gluggable wine made from the traditional Rhône varieties Shiraz, Mourvèdre, Grenache \u0026amp; Cinsault...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fairview","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55936043581821,"sku":"A23GOATSDOROAMRED-1","price":13.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/GoatsdoRoamRedBT.jpg?v=1746266847"},{"product_id":"goats-do-roam-white-wine","title":"Goats do Roam White 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Goats do Roam White is a highly drinkable Rhône-style blend made from Viognier, Roussanne, and Grenache Blanc, all sourced from vineyards grown on the sunny slopes of Paarl Mountain on the Fairview farm, with a secondary Grenache Blanc component from Darling also added to the blend for crispy cool climate length. These varieties are all well suited to South Africa’s warm Mediterranean climate. Vibrant light green in colour with layered aromatics of fresh florals, stone fruit and citrus. Crispy pineapple and yellow fruit on the palate with a touch of crushed stones, followed by a lengthy fresh acidity. [#intro]Inspired by a discerning roaming goat herd this is a highly drinkable, zesty white Rhône blend...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fairview","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55936867959165,"sku":"A24GOATSDOROAMWHITE-1","price":13.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/GoatsdoRoamWhiteBT.jpg?v=1746273686"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/collections\/Paarl_Collection_Image.jpg?v=1529229599","url":"https:\/\/hic.wine\/collections\/paarl-wine-region-south-africa.oembed","provider":"Hic!","version":"1.0","type":"link"}