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Thisslows down ripening, resulting in wines with a very typically rich fruit complexity and well-ripened tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIN THE CELLAR: The grapes were hand-harvested from two Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards at between .z 24.9° and 25.4° Balling. The grapes were destemmed, then sorted and pumped into stainless steel tanks. The grapes were fermented at 24 °C. The juice was pumped over the skins daily to extract colour, tannins and flavour. On several occasions the juice was emptied from the tanks and then pumped back over the skins of the same tank (rack and return). Once fermentation was completed, the wine was left on the skins for a further 6 -8 days to macerate. The wine was racked off the skins and malolactic fermentation was completed, partially in barrels and in tanks. 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This flagship offering represents the culmination of the winemaker's discerning eye, selecting only the finest Cabernet Sauvignon barrels from Le Bonheur. With a robust yet velvety structure, it unfolds a tapestry of flavours, from lush mulberry and plum to tantalizing cherry notes intertwined with exotic spices. While delightful for immediate indulgence, this Cabernet Sauvignon possesses the potential to gracefully mature for two decades, making it an ideal companion for a succulent rib eye steak and a promise of enduring enjoyment.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Le Bonheur","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43084558041187,"sku":null,"price":1020.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/5640\/7907\/files\/Untitleddesign-39.png?v=1736332719"},{"product_id":"cape-collective-claret-2022","title":"Cape Collective Claret 2022 per Case","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"mb-4 mt-4 product-view-desc position-relative\"\u003e50% Cinsault 50% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-4 mt-4 product-view-desc position-relative\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-4 mt-4 product-view-desc position-relative\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-4 mt-4 product-view-desc position-relative\"\u003eWINEMAKING PRACTICES:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-4 mt-4 product-view-desc position-relative\"\u003eThe cinsault was picked in early February off the slopes of the Simonsberg. 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The Jaco De Bruyn Blend has so much personality, we have used the very best varietals to make up this blend to create something that is balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003eWe all know Cabernet Sauvignon is a royal grape that gives you that beautiful leather notes - deep dark fruit and also that minty-ness that floats with the added touch of Cabernet Franc which is almost like a bit of a running horse with all of its beautiful character blending this all together, then with a touch of Merlot that smoothens it all out at the end and gives you something that is so enjoyable and so balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003eThe Jaco De Bruyn Blend gives you that slight dryness at the end that is so smooth and silky, it gives you depth and a taste of freshness that comes from the Merlot component which gives the wine that integrity. The Jaco De Bruyn Blend is special because it's all about picking the best grapes from the vineyards, the grapes were hand harvested, beautifully handled straight to the cellar where it gets sorted and selected using only the best yeast and vessels to help with that marrying effect to create this amazing blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend: \u003c\/strong\u003eCabernet Sauvignon 61% Cabernet Franc 27% Merlot 12%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlc.\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"De Bruyn","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":43084561317987,"sku":null,"price":4200.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/5640\/7907\/files\/IMG-20230209-WA0006_48b51c92-17bf-4d43-935f-42bf4f73c500.jpg?v=1736332799"},{"product_id":"penfolds-rwt-bin-798-2019","title":"Penfolds RWT Bin 798 2019 per Case","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccolades:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"awards-heading-text\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"awardPoints-row\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"awards-val\"\u003e98\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"awards-name\"\u003e- Erin Larkin, The Wine Advocate\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"awardPoints-row\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"awards-val\"\u003e98\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"awards-name\"\u003e- Nick Stock, Jamessuckling.com\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"awardPoints-row\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"awards-val\"\u003e95\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"awards-name\"\u003e- Lisa Perrotti-Brown\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe initials RWT stand for ‘Red Winemaking Trial’, the name given to the project internally when developmental work began in 1995. Naturally, now no longer a ‘trial’, RWT Shiraz was launched in May 2000 with the 1997 vintage. The alphanumeric Bin designation 798 was bestowed upon the wine from the 2016 vintage. Its style is opulent and fleshy, contrasting with Grange, which is more muscular and assertive. RWT is made from fruit primarily selected for its aromatic qualities and plush texture. The result is a wine that helps to redefine Barossa shiraz at the highest quality level. RWT wines area built for the long haul, with the precision, concentration and balance to age for many years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark fruits affording viscosity and concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVietnamese mint and anise indulge an admirable palate “cooling effect”\/lift. Dusty tannins fused with cocoa chocolate dust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStructurally confident - a defined backbone, Barossa weight and density.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e2019 VINTAGE\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2019 growing season was extremely dry and warm. In the 12 months to March, the region had only 61% of the long-term average rainfall. Spring temperatures were slightly below-average driven by lower minimum temperatures (-2.5°C) including two below 0°C events during September, which resulted in frost events on 4th September and 29th September. Summer was very warm, with December and January well above-average driven by a combination of both higher maximum and minimum temperatures. The Kalimna vineyard experienced 31 days of temperatures exceeding 35°C. While March was also dry, crucially it was not too hot allowing for an orderly harvest. Low yields delivered Barossa Valley shiraz with dark colours, intense depth of flavour and ripe firm tannin structure.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penfolds","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":43084564070499,"sku":null,"price":23994.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/5640\/7907\/files\/0005_PEN_2020_AUSCOLL_RWT_Bin_798_BValley_Shz_FL750_Cork.png?v=1736332843"},{"product_id":"penfolds-st-henri-shiraz-2019","title":"Penfolds St Henri Shiraz 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccolades:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"awards-heading-text\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAWARDS\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"awardPoints-row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"awards-val\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e98 Points\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"awards-name\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Tony Love\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"awardPoints-row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"awards-val\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e19+\/20 Points\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"awards-name\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Matthew Jukes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"awardPoints-row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"awards-val\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e97 Points\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"awards-name\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Nick Stock, JamesSuckling.com\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"awardPoints-row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"awards-val\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e96+ Points\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"awards-name\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Erin Larkin, Robert Parkers Wine Advocate\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"awardPoints-row\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"awards-val\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e96 Points\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"awards-name\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- David Sly, Decanter Magazine\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSt Henri is a time-honoured and alternative expression of shiraz, and an intriguing counterpoint to Grange. It is unusual amongst high quality Australian red wines as it does not rely on any new oak. Released for the first time by Penfolds in the early 1950s (first commercial vintage 1957), it gained a new lease of life in the 1990s as its quality and distinctive style became better understood. Proudly, a wine style that hasn’t succumbed to the dictates of fashion or commerce. St Henri is rich and plush when young, gaining soft, earthy, mocha-like characters with age. It is matured in an assortment of old large vats that allow the wine to develop, imparting minimal, if any oak character. Although a small proportion of cabernet may sneak into the blend, the focal point for St Henri remains shiraz.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStructural descriptors don’t usually lead the charge for St Henri, but they are certainly faithful to the 2019 vintage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fine graphite core. The warmth and creaminess of Mexican sauce with the weight of wild game: venison loin, braised hare.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEventually sweet custard flavours emerge, smooth and textural. Portuguese tart! A suggestion of fine salinity aligns with mouth-watering acidity, cleansing. As always with St Henri, restrained, no need to be showy. The dark cacoa tannins are so fine they could be spun from silk. Will age and evolve beautifully for decades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e2019 VINTAGE\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMcLaren Vale and Barossa Valley recorded well below long-term average winter rainfall, while the vineyards in the South-East growing districts enjoyed above-average winter rainfall. September temperatures were cool with little rainfall, resulting in some isolated frost events. Summer was generally hot, with high temperatures delaying veraison. The Barossa Valley experienced 31 days of temperatures exceeding 35°C while McLaren Vale experienced 25 days (December to March). Irrigation was crucial to keep vines in good health. The proximity of the Southern Ocean played an important role in moderating temperatures in Wrattonbully and Padthaway, allowing for a high-quality harvest, albeit with smaller yields than average. Although yields were down in all regions, the quality was outstanding with shiraz showing excellent colours, firm tannin profiles and intense flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penfolds","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":43084564201571,"sku":null,"price":2290.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/5640\/7907\/files\/Untitleddesign-28_ac79b238-97f8-41b9-acf2-c1df0d1289c6.png?v=1736332845"},{"product_id":"penfolds-bin-407-cabernet-sauvignon-2019","title":"Penfolds Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccolades:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"awards-heading-text\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"awardPoints-row\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"awards-val\"\u003e96 points\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"awards-name\"\u003e- Ray Jordan\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"awardPoints-row\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"awards-val\"\u003e95 points\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"awards-name\"\u003e- Tyson Stelzer\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"awardPoints-row\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"awards-val\"\u003e94 points\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"awards-name\"\u003e- Nick Stock - James Suckling\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"awardPoints-row\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"awards-val\"\u003e94 points\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"awards-name\"\u003e- Andrew Caillard MW\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"awardPoints-row\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"awards-val\"\u003e93 points\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"awards-name\"\u003e- Huon Hooke\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"awards-heading-text\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"awards-name\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspired by Bin 707, Bin 407 offers varietal definition and approachability, yet still with structure and depth of flavour. Textbook Cabernet Sauvignon, the varietally expressive Bin 407 highlights the rewards of Penfolds multi-region, multi-vineyard blending, with a core of ripe fruit supported by sensitive use of French and American oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA generous fleshiness persists across the palate. Wild black cherries, cola, sarsaparilla. Sage leaves fried in nut-brown butter over grilled calves' liver. Pistachio terrine. A fine graphite core and cherry succulence. Seamlessly woven tannins. The interplay between the oak, tannins and acid results in an even mouthfeel, a textural sheen. Cranberry acidity and succulence provide a lovely balance. Surprisingly approachable, given the varietal temperament. One to watch, will evolve beautifully over the next two\/three decades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penfolds","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":43084564660323,"sku":null,"price":2030.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/5640\/7907\/files\/Untitleddesign-31.png?v=1736332851"},{"product_id":"copy-of-ridgeback-cabernet-sauvignon-2017","title":"Ridgeback Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 per Case","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eAWARDS:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4.5 Stars - Platters Guide\u003cbr\u003e92 points - Tim Atkin\u003cbr\u003e94 - Gilbert et Gaillard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eWINEMAKING\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe bunches were destemmed onto the sorting table with moderate crushing retaining a whole berry component of 30% in the fermenter. All stalks were removed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe mash was then cold soaked overnight at 12 degrees Celsius for colour extraction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFermentation, using a specific commercial yeast strain, was done in open stainless-steel fermenters at 24-28\u003csup\u003e \u003c\/sup\u003edegrees Celsius and the ferment lasted 7 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGentle pumpovers were applied 3-4 times daily to extract flavour and tannins for structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe mash was pressed immediately after primary fermentation was completed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe wine was then gravity fed to 225l barrels for secondary or Malo-lactic fermentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaturation in 31% new, 45% second fill and 24% third fill French oak barrels lasted for 16 months and the wine was then lightly filtered prior to bottling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassic upfront cassis, dark plum and a hint of mint evolves to notes of cigar box and dried herbs. 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