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The harvest is manual and \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ethe grapes are then gently pressed. The juice is then fermented in open vats and aged 70% in stainless steel 30% in old French oak barrels.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNo additions are made to the wine other than sulphur before and after fermentation.\u003c\/span\u003e This wine based on freshness and lightness has a creamy texture, a vibrant character, with \u003cstrong\u003elayers of spices\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003epepper\u003c\/strong\u003e and delicious flavours of red fruits such as \u003cstrong\u003eredcurrant,\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eviolet\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003estrawberry\u003c\/strong\u003e . All the fruit is handled in whole bunches; no crushing or destemming takes place. There is no addition to the wine other than sulphur before and after fermentation. A wine \u003cstrong\u003ethat respects its terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e , fresh and delicious!\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dionis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31344080126083,"sku":"","price":17.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0284\/0032\/0643\/products\/dorrance-rouge-front_2_5737d37a-eb67-4f43-8e92-0608cb72f69b.jpg?v=1652170188"},{"product_id":"dorrance-kama-afrique-du-sud","title":"Dorrance - Kama - 2021","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"852\" data-start=\"170\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eKama Chenin Blanc\u003c\/strong\u003e cuvée draws its uniqueness from South Africa's Western Cape, particularly from decomposed granite soils in the Swartland and Franschhoek regions, where goblet-trained vines dating back to 1998 yield particularly concentrated and expressive fruit. The deep, well-drained soils promote naturally high acidity and balanced ripeness, offering the Chenin Blanc grapes aromatic purity and beautiful lively tension. \"Kama,\" synonymous with the pleasure of the senses, or one of the four ultimate goals of life for Hindus, was created in honor of Sabrina, muse and wife of the estate's winemaker.\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1547\" data-start=\"854\"\u003eThe vinification of this wine begins with \u003cstrong\u003emorning hand-harvesting\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring that fresh, intact bunches are brought to the winery, essential for preserving the fruit's expression. Once pressed, the juices ferment slowly in \u003cstrong\u003econcrete eggs\u003c\/strong\u003e, an aging technique that promotes gentle micro-oxygenation, preserving aromatic purity while adding texture and complexity to the wine. After fermentation, the wine is aged for 9 months on fine lees in these same eggs, which enriches the body and refines the structure without the use of wood. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2196\" data-start=\"1549\"\u003eThis wine reveals notes of \u003cstrong\u003ebaked apple\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003epear\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ezesty citrus\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003equince\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ebeeswax\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003edried flowers,\u003c\/strong\u003e and a subtle \u003cstrong\u003esaline minerality\u003c\/strong\u003e. On the palate, the expression is balanced and vibrant, driven by a lively acidity that structures the whole while leaving an impression of freshness. The texture is round and silky, with a textural feel and a saline finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dionis","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":41276323397787,"sku":"","price":33.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0284\/0032\/0643\/products\/Dorrance-CuveeKama-AfriqueduSud.jpg?v=1652170187"},{"product_id":"dorrance-cuvee-ameena-afrique-du-sud","title":"Dorrance - Cuvée Ameena - 2022","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003e100% Syrah\u003c\/strong\u003e cuvée reveals a rich aromatic profile, supported by spicy, supple tannins. It is an elegant, complex wine, \u003cstrong\u003epeppery\u003c\/strong\u003e, with liquorice and notes of morello cherry, chocolate and \u003cstrong\u003esmall black berries\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a touch of vanilla. The \"Ameena\" cuvée, named after the winemaker's daughter, was aged in 500-litre French oak barrels for 24 months and is \u003cstrong\u003eunfiltered\u003c\/strong\u003e. Like all the estate's wines, it is made using low-intervention winemaking with natural yeasts, \u003cstrong\u003every low sulphur levels \u003c\/strong\u003eand no filtration at bottling\u003cstrong\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e This lacy wine has lovely finesse, melted tannins and an acidity that reveals superb balance. It is a wonderful nod to the wines of the Northern Rhône Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dionis","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":41319661469851,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Set of 2 bottles (75cl)","offer_id":55747751051612,"sku":null,"price":64.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Box of 6 bottles (75cl)","offer_id":55747755737436,"sku":null,"price":179.4,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0284\/0032\/0643\/products\/02-VINS-DORRANCE-SYRAH.jpg?v=1652170187"},{"product_id":"dorrance-cuvee-anais-afrique-du-sud","title":"Dorrance - Cuvée Anais - 2023","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Anaïs cuvée was created in honor of Sabrina and Christophe's daughter. 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This straw-yellow South African Chardonnay offers a beautiful palate, with \u003cstrong\u003earomas of lemon\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003ewhite peach\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003ehoney\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003ecandied orange\u003c\/strong\u003e peel, \u003cstrong\u003efresh butter\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003equince\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003ehoneysuckle\u003c\/strong\u003e and\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehazelnut\u003c\/strong\u003e . 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He always wanted to be a winemaker, and everything happened naturally as he helped his father at the estate and then studied winemaking at Stellenbosch University. \"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor me, wine is made in the vineyards, and I am here to guide it to the bottle with limited intervention, keeping it pure and authentic. \u003cstrong\u003eWildeberg \u003c\/strong\u003eis incredible. It is an inspiring place, and the love of nature and wilderness shines through clearly in the wines.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis cuvée is made according to the fundamental principles of the estate: minimal intervention winemaking, indigenous fermentation to capture the essence of the vineyards and soils. \u003cspan\u003eThe Sémillon is fermented in 600-liter French and Austrian oak barrels, then aged for 10 months in barrels. The Sauvignon Blanc is fermented in stainless steel tanks and kept on its gross lees for 10 months. Once the blend is decided, the wine is left in tanks for 6 weeks before coarse filtration and bottling. \u003c\/span\u003eOn the palate, this wine reveals notes of \u003cstrong\u003elemongrass\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eripe apple\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003epear\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003equince\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ecandied lemon\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ehay\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003efresh butter\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003emarzipan\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eanise\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eoyster shells\u003c\/strong\u003e. The palate is full and round, perfectly contrasted by the acidity. 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They work with a small number of partner growers to craft elegant terroir wines in the French tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are harvested by hand, early in the season, then undergo rigorous berry selection to obtain healthy fruit with high natural acidity. True to the estate's philosophy for reds, fermentation takes place with whole berries, without crushing, to preserve the aromas and elegance of Pinot Noir. Every step in the cellar is carried out with minimal intervention, as gently as possible. 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