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While the unique, homegrown \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"314\"\u003ePinotage\u003c\/b\u003e continues to offer its signature smoky character, you will also find world-class \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"404\"\u003eCabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"424\"\u003eShiraz\u003c\/b\u003e, and elegant Rhone-style blends that rival the best in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"delaire-graff-cabernet-franc-rose","title":"Delaire Graff Cabernet Franc Rosé 2024","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDelaire Graff Cabernet Franc Rosé is made from hand-picked grapes grown in select vineyards on the Helshoogte Mountain. 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