{"title":"Paarl Wines","description":"\u003cp\u003ePaarl is a warm \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/south-african-wines\" title=\"South African Wines\"\u003eSouth African wine\u003c\/a\u003e region known for granite mountains, varied soils and bold, sun ripened styles. Its Mediterranean climate produces rich \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shiraz-wines\" title=\"Shiraz Wines\"\u003eShiraz\u003c\/a\u003e, structured \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cabernet-sauvignon-wines\" title=\"Cabernet Sauvignon Wines\"\u003eCabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/a\u003e and expressive \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chenin-blanc-wines\" title=\"Chenin Blanc Wines\"\u003eChenin Blanc\u003c\/a\u003e that reflect the depth, warmth and heritage of the Cape Winelands.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"percheron-shiraz-mourvedre-75cl","title":"Percheron Shiraz Mourvedre 2023 75cl","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"93\" data-end=\"632\"\u003eIn the farthest flung corners of the Cape lie gnarly, old, national treasures – ancient vines once farmed with Percheron draft horses, both now a rare breed. Percheron Shiraz Mourvèdre celebrates this marriage of nature, capturing the rugged character of the Cape. Co-fermented from select plots across Swartland and Kasteelberg, it combines the bold, peppery intensity of Shiraz with the structured, savoury depth of Mourvèdre, and a whisper of Viognier for aromatic lift, producing a richly flavoured, vibrant, and deeply expressive wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"787\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"655\"\u003eMeet the producer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"658\"\u003eBoutinot South Africa is driven by our passion for discovery and desire to capture the real essence of South Africa in its wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"1569\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"803\"\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"806\"\u003eGrapes for Percheron Shiraz Mourvèdre have been sourced from traditional growers in the Swartland area of the Cape. The soil is mainly Malmsbury shale with loamy soil on the higher grounds and sandy loam lower down the slopes, interspersed with rich Hutton soils. The climate is perfect for viticulture with the low rainfall summer months, tempered by cool afternoon breezes and cold winters allowing the vines to rest and build up reserves. This wine is made of 70% Shiraz from the Riebeek Valley, co-fermented with 27% Mourvèdre and 3% Viognier from the Kasteelberg slopes. During fermentation the skin cap is punched down multiple times a day to maximize extraction, resulting in a rich, dark wine packed with fruit and chocolaty notes and a big, savoury heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1957\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1588\"\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1591\"\u003eCo-fermented Shiraz and Viognier interplay while the later addition of Mourvèdre adds depth and structure. Aromas suggest summer pudding, black cherries, and crushed raspberries, accented by aromatic spice and a subtle creaminess. On the palate, the peppery Shiraz and warm, spicy Mourvèdre combine in a ripe, juicy, and harmonious wine that finishes long and spicy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1959\" data-end=\"2078\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1959\" data-end=\"1973\"\u003eFood match\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1973\" data-end=\"1976\"\u003eA great partner to rich and savoury red meat dishes such as salt-marsh lamb, or a gutsy bean casserole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2080\" data-end=\"2132\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2080\" data-end=\"2089\"\u003eGrape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2089\" data-end=\"2092\"\u003eShiraz 70%, Mourvèdre 27%, Viognier 3%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Percheron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51250669158743,"sku":"110036","price":10.55,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/6824\/7127\/files\/xxl_110036_1_38.jpg?v=1753182565"},{"product_id":"jam-jar-sweet-shiraz-75cl","title":"Jam Jar Sweet Shiraz 2024 75cl","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"154\" data-end=\"495\"\u003eA fresh, fruity, semi-sweet Shiraz, sourced from vineyards around Paarl with a Rhône-like climate ideal for Shiraz cultivation. Bursting with aromas of ripe blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries, with subtle dark chocolate undertones. Balanced sweetness and lively acidity make it very approachable and easy to enjoy slightly chilled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"497\" data-end=\"694\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"497\" data-end=\"519\"\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"522\"\u003eGrapes grown mainly in Paarl, benefiting from warm winter periods followed by cool growing conditions, producing elegant wines with softer tannins and early drinkability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"1121\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"710\"\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"710\" data-end=\"713\"\u003eGrapes were harvested early in the morning, destemmed, and cold macerated for two days. Fermentation occurred in stainless steel tanks with a combination of indigenous and selected yeasts over 12–14 days, followed by 5 days on skins. Malolactic fermentation took place in tank, with 20% of the wine aged on French oak for six months. A naturally sweet component is retained to add complexity and roundness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1258\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1140\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1143\"\u003eRipe blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, dark chocolate, semi-sweet, balanced acidity, soft and approachable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1296\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1277\"\u003eGrape Variety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1280\"\u003eShiraz (Syrah)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1388\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1314\"\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1317\"\u003eEnjoy with chocolate desserts, berry tarts, or lightly spiced dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jam Jar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51250718507351,"sku":"113214","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/6824\/7127\/files\/xxl_113214_7.jpg?v=1753183438"},{"product_id":"wildeberg-terroirs-chenin-blanc-75cl","title":"Wildeberg Terroirs Chenin Blanc 2023 75cl","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"843\" data-start=\"330\"\u003eWildeberg Terroirs Chenin Blanc is a premium South African white wine crafted from 45+ year-old bush vines grown on Table Mountain granite outcrops in Paarl. This wine is an expression of the most exciting vineyard blocks across the Coastal Region, capturing the unique character and terroir of these historic vines. Hand-harvested and naturally fermented at the Wildeberg estate, it is aged for 12 months in a combination of new and older French oak barrels to create a textural, site-driven wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"864\" data-start=\"845\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1219\" data-start=\"865\"\u003eOn the nose, this Chenin Blanc is broad, savoury, and complex, with aromas of ripe stonefruit, citrus, straw, saffron, and baked earth. The palate is generous and textured, revealing flavours of apricot, green plum, and grapefruit. The richness of fruit is balanced by tangy freshness and a taut mineral seam, leading to a long, focused finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1239\" data-start=\"1221\"\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1396\" data-start=\"1240\"\u003eThis versatile white wine pairs beautifully with grilled fish and white meats, and is particularly well-suited to asparagus or vegetable-based dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1414\" data-start=\"1398\"\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1796\" data-start=\"1415\"\u003eThe 2022 vintage comes entirely from Eenzaamheid, a vineyard planted in 1977. The old, dry-farmed bush vines are hand-harvested and fermented naturally at the Wildeberg estate. Minimal intervention is employed to preserve the site-specific character, and the wine is aged for 12 months in French oak barrels to add subtle complexity while maintaining freshness and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wildeberg","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51250834538839,"sku":"118449","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/6824\/7127\/files\/xxl_9614-wildeberg-chenin-blanc.jpg?v=1753186145"},{"product_id":"vilafonte-series-m-75cl","title":"Vilafonte Series M 2020 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003eSeries M 2020 is the culmination of nature and nurture; a symphony of the senses. This harmonious blend combines plummy hues with an inky, garnet red colour. Offering warm vanilla, ripe raspberry and Asian plum aromas on entry; this focused and pure rendition of Series M deepens to pencil lead, a terracotta earthen character and delicate pressed violets when afforded greater airtime. Beautifully nuanced in its measured energy, the palate is fresh and elegant, graceful and complete. Seductively smooth on entry, swelling in intensity with a succulent core and culminating in a soft, round finish full of sour cherry and chocolate. Tannins are multi-layered, polished and lithe, adding to the balanced structure. Although immediately engaging, this blend requires time to express full concentration, and will mature most gracefully, rewarding the patient collector. Twenty-one months in twenty-three percent new French oak barrique, with the balance in older French oak. Series M 2017 consists of Merlot (forty-two percent), Malbec (thirty-nine percent), and Cabernet Sauvignon (nineteen percent). Seventy-nine barrels were produced.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vilafonte","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51250853151063,"sku":"118850","price":69.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/6824\/7127\/files\/xxl_10090-villafonte-m.jpg?v=1753186578"},{"product_id":"vilafonte-seriously-old-dirt-75cl","title":"Vilafonte Seriously Old Dirt 2022 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003eVilafonte Seriously Old Dirt is a bold, hedonistic Cabernet-based blend from Paarl, South Africa — and the name says it all. Sourced from old, deeply rooted vines in ancient soils, matured for 18 months in older French oak barriques, this is a wine of rich layers, plush fruit, and genuine complexity. A Bordeaux-inspired blend with a distinctly South African soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVilafonte is a pioneering South African estate with a singular focus: crafting world-class Bordeaux-variety blends from Paarl's exceptional old-vine terroir. Seriously Old Dirt lives up to its name — the ancient soils impart a depth and concentration that is immediately apparent in the glass. Rich, smooth, and gracefully structured, this is a wine that rewards both immediate enjoyment and patient cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Production\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Cabernet Sauvignon-led blend, complemented by Merlot and Cabernet Franc, sourced from old vines in Paarl. The wine is matured for 18 months in older French oak barriques, allowing the fruit to integrate fully with subtle oak nuances while preserving the wine's natural freshness and vibrancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeep ruby-red in colour. Rich layers of fresh fruit on the nose — black raspberry, ripe strawberry, plum, and blackcurrant — with undertones of star anise, nutmeg, and fragrant tobacco leaf. The entry is smooth and round, gracefully expanding over the palate with an abundance of fruit flavours and a spicy, lingering finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerfect Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA natural partner for bold, richly flavoured dishes. Excellent with roast beef, lamb rack, venison, slow-braised short rib, and mature hard cheeses. 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Sourced from Paarl vineyards grown on sandy loams, this accomplished Merlot is correct yet moreish in the glass, showcasing the essential notes of blueberry, bramble, and natural leafiness through careful early picking by winemaker JD Rossouw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Merlot with real character—vibrant, fresh, and beautifully finessed with natural fermentation adding complexity. Working with vines old and new across the Cape, Kleine Oranjerie captures the Cape's marvellous menagerie of vines through careful vineyard management. Early picking is crucial to finessing this tricky cultivar's essential notes, and JD Rossouw's expertise shines through in this accomplished wine. Vegetarian, vegan, and sustainably produced, this offers exceptional quality and value for a naturally-fermented South African Merlot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Production\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced from Paarl vineyards grown on sandy loam soils in the Western Cape. Early picking is crucial to finessing this tricky cultivar's essential notes of blueberry, bramble, and natural leafiness. Naturally fermented by winemaker JD Rossouw to preserve vibrant fruit character and freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeeply varietal nose of dark cherry-chocolate over crushed minerals with a leafy note. The palate is generously laden with dark plum and chocolate notes on a long, velveteen finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect with baked mushrooms stuffed with sundried tomato couscous, grilled meats, roasted vegetables, aged cheeses, or hearty stews. 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