{"title":"South Africa | Stellenbosch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Stellenbosch_Collection_Banner.jpg?v=1529229940\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe historical town of Stellenbosch, which features some of the finest examples of Cape Dutch architecture, boasts a winemaking tradition which stretches back to the end of the 17th-century. The mountainous terrain, good rainfall, deep well-drained soils and diversity of terroirs make this a sought-after viticultural area. The rapidly increasing number of wine estates and producers (some 170) includes some of the most famous names in Cape wine. The district, with its mix of historic estates and contemporary wineries, produces excellent examples of almost all the noble grape varieties and is known for the quality of its blended reds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStellenbosch, the 'town of oaks', is also the educational and research centre of the winelands. Stellenbosch University is the only university in South Africa which offers a degree in viticulture and oenology, and it has many of the country’s most successful winemakers as alumni. The Elsenburg School of Agriculture is also near Stellenbosch, as is the Nietvoorbij Institute of Viticulture and Oenology. This organisation has one of the most modern experimental wineries in the world and, at its experimental farms (situated in several winegrowing districts), important research into new varietals, clones and rootstocks is undertaken.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe intensively farmed Stellenbosch district has been divided up into several smaller viticultural pockets including Banghoek, Bottelary, Devon Valley, Jonkershoek Valley, Papegaaiberg, Polkadraai Hills and Simonsberg-Stellenbosch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \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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Whilst they have the proximity of the Atlantic Ocean in common, each has its unique terroir. This contributes to the wine being complex and deliciously rich in character. Tropical fruit flavours with a hint of spice abound on the palate. A crisp minerality adds to a long and lingering finish. \u003c\/span\u003e[#intro]A multi-layered Sauvignon Blanc deliciously rich in character...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Delaire Graff","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41705966600259,"sku":"A23DGRAFFSB-1","price":23.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/CoastalSauvignonBt.jpg?v=1694011117"},{"product_id":"delaire-graff-chardonnay-banghoek-reserve-white-wine","title":"Delaire Graff Chardonnay Banghoek 2022","description":"\u003cp class=\"c1\"\u003eThe Delaire Graff Chardonnay Banghoek is from Delaire Graff Estate mountain vineyards. 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Minimal SO2 was added and no other additions are made.The juice was then racked to 225 litre French oak barrels for fermentation, 30% of which were new. Fermentation took place with indigenous yeasts and lasted up to eight weeks. The wine was left without additional sulphur on its lees for 12 months and during this time finished malolactic fermentation. The wine was then transferred to third and fourth use, 500 litre French oak barrels for a further six months prior to bottling. This Chardonnay has oak notes, fresh passion fruit, lime and flint on the nose. The textured palate is packed with citrus zest and crushed shells and has long finish.[#intro]A wonderfully pure, textured \u0026amp; low sulphur single-vineyard Chardonnay from Stellenbosch...[\/intro] \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mullineux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23372666601530,"sku":"A23LEEUCHARDONNAY-1","price":73.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/LeeuChardonnay.jpg?v=1609931723"},{"product_id":"leeu-passant-stellenbosch-cabernet-sauvignon","title":"Leeu Passant Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eFruit for the Leeu Passant Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon is sourced from vineyards on the cool slopes of the Helderberg Mountain and Polkadraai Hills. The Stellenbosch wine region is a natural home for Cabernet Sauvignon and this wine represents the distinguished elegance and balance that the grape can exude there. The grapes are fully destemmed then fermented with indigenous yeasts, prior to ageing in 500-litre barrels for 20 months. This aromatic Cabernet shows notes of cassis, tarragon, graphite and cedar on the nose. These continue on the palate which has a silky texture and great structure from the fine tannins. The richness and power of the wine are balanced by freshness and finesse. The finish is dry with lingering blackcurrant and blueberry flavours.[#intro]A wine that exudes the distinguished elegance and balance of Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mullineux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32131883171907,"sku":"A22LEEUSTELLCS-1","price":38.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/LeeuStellenboschCabernet.jpg?v=1603267745"},{"product_id":"reyneke-cornerstone-organic-red","title":"Reyneke Cornerstone 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eAt Reyneke they believe that the workers are the cornerstone of the business, which is an integral part of the holistic and biodynamic principles, that Reyneke follows. As such, the Cornerstone is an important wine within their range with the proceeds going toward education and housing projects, that improve their lives directly. This classical Bordeaux style blend combines freshness with real concentration, showcasing the best of Stellenbosch. Intense notes of blackcurrant, star anise, thyme with underlying dark fruit complete the nose of this blend. A core of dark fruit on the palate, combined with a good tannin structure and great complexity, makes this wine linger on the palate. 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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. 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In the cellar 30% of the final wine was whole bunch fermented while the destemmed grapes were left on their skins for two weeks after alcoholic fermentation to add depth to the mid palate. Only one punch down was done per day. After pressing, the three parcels underwent malolactic fermentation in barrel on their own. The different components were blended after 10 months in barrel and bottled right after. No enzymes or commercial yeasts were used in making the wines. Breton is from the old French name in the Loire for Cabernet Franc. Lukas chose this name as it was in the Loire valley where he made the final decision to start Van Loggerenberg Wines. The silhouette of the woman symbolises the elegance of Cabernet Franc and is emphasised again by the Percheron horse. The Percheron breed is always perceived as this rough brute of a horse but in Lukas' view it is very elegant and in that way similar to Cabernet Franc; firm but with great elegance to it. 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The finest barrels were carefully selected for this bottling with the wine receiving its first SO₂ addition only after racking from barrel prior to bottling. To the nose the Reyneke Estate Sauvignon Blanc is layered with lime, kiwi, blackcurrant, elderflower and green papaya all underpinned by a flinty minerality. The palate is vibrant, with a tension between zesty acidity and a textured mid-palate. Fresh, focused and complex, this wine lingers with a long, saline finish. 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This wine is a powerful testament to Stellenbosch’s ability to produce world-class reds with structure and longevity. Following extended aging in premium new French oak, the wine achieves profound concentration, complexity, and age-ability. It presents a classic core of cassis and blackcurrant, supported by integrated notes of cedar, tobacco, and firm, velvety tannins. An essential collector’s item that requires time in the cellar or a lengthy decant to fully express its elegance. 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