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The grapes used come from young vines aged 5 to 20 years and are planted high in the Bottelary Hills located in the \u003cstrong\u003eStellenbosch\u003c\/strong\u003e region. Soil types vary from red clay to sandy soils. Chenin grapes harvested from vines planted on sand ripen a little faster due to the higher temperatures in the vineyard. This is why Sauvignon blanc, coming from cooler vineyards, contains more acidity and helps balance the wine. The juice is partially fermented by \u003cstrong\u003enative yeasts\u003c\/strong\u003e and then rests \u003cstrong\u003efor 3 months on fine lees\u003c\/strong\u003e . The wine is intense on the nose and reveals notes of \u003cstrong\u003ewhite peach\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003elime blossom\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003eguava\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003epassion fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003epear\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003egrapefruit\u003c\/strong\u003e . 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The low-yielding vines produce a naturally fermented wine which will rest for 5 months in vats on fine lees. On the palate, we find the typical aromas and flavors of \u003cstrong\u003eChenin Blanc\u003c\/strong\u003e such as \u003cstrong\u003eapple\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003epear\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003elime\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003ehoneysuckle\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003ewhite peach\u003c\/strong\u003e , tangy \u003cstrong\u003epineapple\u003c\/strong\u003e and even \u003cstrong\u003emelon\u003c\/strong\u003e . The wine reveals a lovely roundness immediately balanced by linear acidity and chalky nuances typical of granite and shale lands.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Le baroudeur du vin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37852292153499,"sku":"","price":15.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0284\/0032\/0643\/products\/Joostenberg-Chenin-Blanc-AfriqueduSud.jpg?v=1652170314"},{"product_id":"joostenberg-family-red-afrique-du-sud","title":"Joostenberg - Family Red - 2018","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoostenberg\u003c\/strong\u003e is a family estate located in Paarl, South Africa, renowned for its Chenin blanc wines. To guarantee the expression of the terroir and the grape variety, the vines are all \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eorganically\u003c\/strong\u003e cultivated, worked by hand and the winemaking practices are natural and \"minimalist\". Each grape variety in the blend is vinified separately to obtain the best maturity from each vineyard. Then, the wines are aged \u003cstrong\u003efor 12 months in oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e or stainless steel vats depending on the grape varieties. After blending, the final wine is aged for an additional 4 months in bottle. This blend, predominantly Syrah, reveals complex notes of \u003cstrong\u003eplum\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003eblackcurrant\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003echerry\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003ered berries\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003elicorice\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003ethyme\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003epepper\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eleather\u003c\/strong\u003e . The balance is well controlled with melted tannins, a creamy structure and smoky nuances which do not encroach on the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Le baroudeur du vin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37853096247451,"sku":"","price":15.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0284\/0032\/0643\/products\/Joostenberg-TheFamilyBlend-AfriqueduSud.jpg?v=1652170314"},{"product_id":"stellenrust-kleine-rust-red-afrique-du-sud","title":"Stellenrust - Kleine Rust Red - 2019","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSince their beginnings, Bob and Cherie, the founders of the \u003cstrong\u003eBerton Vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e estate, have been keen to produce a range of varied wines, ranging from premium wines from the best plots of the estate to wines accessible to all. The grapes come from the Riverina (New South Wales) with a Mediterranean climate and from the State of Victoria, cooled by the breezes coming from the Indian Ocean. This allows each terroir to bring complementary characteristics to the final blend. This cuvée, made from a blend of \u003cstrong\u003eSyrah\u003c\/strong\u003e (Shiraz) and \u003cstrong\u003eCabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/strong\u003e , reveals notes of \u003cstrong\u003eplum\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003eblackberry jam\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003echerry liqueur\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003evanilla\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003ecaramel\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eviolet\u003c\/strong\u003e , enhanced by \u003cstrong\u003espicy and peppery notes.\u003c\/strong\u003e . A light passage in barrel balances the whole, thus bringing more flavors and supple tannins. 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The wine then macerates with the skins and on the lees, in order to acquire more color and structure. Finally, a \u003cstrong\u003eshort period of\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eaging in oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e gives the wine more complexity and elegance. This wine is expressed through aromas of \u003cstrong\u003eblackberries\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003eblackcurrant\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003eblack fruit jam\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003echerry\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003eblueberry\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003esmoked pepper\u003c\/strong\u003e as well as subtle \u003cstrong\u003ementhol notes\u003c\/strong\u003e which enhance the palate. 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