{"title":"Featured","description":"\u003cp\u003eHandpicked favourites from our cellar. This curated selection showcases exceptional wines chosen by our team for outstanding quality, value, and character—the bottles we reach for first and recommend without hesitation.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"windfall-mendola-blanc-de-blanc-cap-classique-per-case","title":"Windfall Mendola Blanc de Blanc Cap Classique Per case","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Mendola Blanc de Blanc Cap Classique is a refined sparkling wine with a creamy texture and hints of green apple, brioche, and citrus zest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Windfall","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43084534841443,"sku":null,"price":2100.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/5640\/7907\/files\/Windfall-Wine-Farm-Blanc-1024x1024.png?v=1736331936"},{"product_id":"quoin-rock-simonsberg-blend-2019-per-case","title":"Quoin Rock Simonsberg Blend 2019 Per Case","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe 2019 blend presents initial aromas of black pepper, spice and red fruit. On the palate, there are red berries and oak. The wine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efinishes with soft velvety tannins and a hint of oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"column\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVITICULTURE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe grapes were harvested from north-facing vineyards situated on the slopes of the Simonsberg mountain where they are cooled down by an Atlantic breeze in the summer months. The granite soils are iron-rich and protect the vines from the dry \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand hot summers while allowing for the development of bold flavours.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVINICULTURE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEach of the cultivars was harvested and processed into different stainless-steel tanks, French oak barrels and open concrete fermenters. The grapes were then vinified separately to allow the winemaker to create an optimum blend. At first, punch downs were done four to five times per day, whereafter only gentle pump-overs were performed. The wines were left on their skins for 21 days of post-fermentation maceration before pressing took place. Finally, the wines underwent malolactic fermentation in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebarrels for optimal oak integration.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMATURATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe different wines were left to age in a variety of French oak and concrete vessels for about 22 months before they were \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epumped out to be blended and bottled. The Simonsberg Red \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlend of 2019 was bottle-aged for two years before it was \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereleased. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"column\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFOOD PAIRING \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThis wine is excellent on its own, with a rich matured cheese, or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epaired with hearty red meat dishes, such as beef bourguignon or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etomato bredie.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINE INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCultivar\/s | Shiraz 56% | Cabernet Sauvignon 25% | Merlot 9% | Malbec 4% | Cabernet Franc 4% | Petit Verdot 2%\u003cbr\u003eVintage | 2019\u003cbr\u003eOrigin | Simonsberg Stellenbosch Harvested | March 2018\u003cbr\u003eBottled | 21 January 2020\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Quoin Rock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43084535562339,"sku":null,"price":1500.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/5640\/7907\/files\/QR_SimonsbergBlend2018.png?v=1736331961"},{"product_id":"quoin-rock-red-blend-2017-per-case","title":"Quoin Rock Red Blend 2017 Per Case","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"h-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-rzvla-79elbk h-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-rzvla-1n7m0yu\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm md:pb-9\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"w-full text-token-text-primary focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-offset-[-4px]\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-13\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base py-[18px] px-3 md:px-4 m-auto w-full md:px-5 lg:px-1 xl:px-5\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mx-auto flex flex-1 gap-4 text-base md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 md:max-w-3xl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"ead55beb-213d-45e5-8bfe-1dbf607c2f3b\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViniculture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe different cultivars were processed in stainless steel tanks, French oak barrels, and concrete open casks until fermentation was complete. To achieve optimal extraction, four to five punch-downs were performed daily during the first two-thirds of the fermentation period, followed by gentle pump-overs for the remainder. The wine was left on the skins for 21 days of maceration before pressing. Subsequently, it was transferred to oak barrels for malolactic fermentation to ensure optimal oak integration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViticulture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cultivars for this red blend are grown in the foothills of Simonsberg, where the well-drained Hutton and Clovelly soils enhance fruit expression. The elevation of the vineyards, combined with cooling southwestern winds in summer, allows the grapes to ripen gradually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing fermentation, the wine was aged for nearly 24 months in 55% new French oak barrels of 225 litres. After blending and bottling, the wine was bottle-aged for an additional four years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine features complex aromas of dark berries, ripe plums, cranberries, black olives, leather, vanilla oak, and subtle hints of pencil shavings. On the palate, it offers a rich, structured profile with layers of fruit, tomato cocktail, and wood, finishing with elegant and lingering velvety tannins. This red blend exemplifies the fusion of new-world fruit and old-world elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bold, powerful wine pairs excellently with most red meat dishes and rich cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINE INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eCabernet Sauvignon 75% | Cabernet Franc 10% | Merlot 5.5% | Malbec 5.5% | Petit Verdot 4%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Quoin Rock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43084539166819,"sku":null,"price":4500.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/5640\/7907\/files\/Quoin-Rock-Red-Blend-2016_faa9345f-050e-404c-9308-592cf0e39741.png?v=1736332087"},{"product_id":"quoin-rock-shiraz-2018-per-case","title":"Quoin Rock Shiraz 2018 Per Case","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViniculture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shiraz grapes were harvested in March 2018 and fermented in a combination of concrete open casks, French oak barrels, and stainless-steel tanks. During the first two-thirds of the fermentation period, the wine was punched down up to five times per day to ensure optimal extraction. For the remainder of the fermentation, gentle pump-overs were employed. After fermentation, the wine was left on the skins for 21 days for post-fermentation maceration before pressing. Malolactic fermentation occurred in barrels to achieve optimal oak integration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViticulture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes for this wine were sourced from Quoin Rock vineyards in the lower areas of the Simonsberg. The north-facing vines receive ample sunlight and heat during the summer, moderated by cooling southern winds. The well-draining Hutton and Clovelly soils encourage vigorous growth and rich fruit expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shiraz was aged in 50% new French oak barrels of 225 litres and 500 litres. After 22 months in barrels, the wine was blended and bottled, then aged for an additional four years before release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Rhône-style Shiraz presents aromas of white pepper, plums, and cassis, complemented by a richly textured palate. The new oak imparts subtle hints of pencil shavings and spice, enhancing the fruit profile while maintaining balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shiraz pairs well with creamy blue cheese, camembert, and sharp cheddar. It is also a great match for a steak braai (barbecue) or dark venison pie. Additionally, it complements braised short ribs, venison medallions, and lamb tagine. On its own, it beautifully expresses the classic characteristics of Shiraz.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quoin Rock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43084539232355,"sku":null,"price":4500.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/5640\/7907\/files\/Quoin-Rock-Shiraz-2016_2c08e1e9-a771-4766-8400-b0ea37578b41.png?v=1736332089"},{"product_id":"quoin-rock-black-series-methode-cap-classique-2018-per-case","title":"Quoin Rock Black Series Methode Cap Classique 2018 Per Case","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViticulture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo enhance the complexity of the wines, different sections of the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay blocks are harvested at various times. Grapes are always picked early in the morning, placed into small lug boxes, and transported to the cellar in Stellenbosch using cooled trucks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViniculture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpon arrival at the cellar, the grapes are gently pressed to extract the juice, which then settles overnight. For the Black Series, some of the juice is fermented in old wooden barrels, while the remainder is fermented in stainless steel tanks. Small batches of wine are made to ensure the highest quality. The wines are blended and aged on the lees before undergoing a secondary fermentation in bottles using the Methode Cap Classique method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2018 Black Series MCC was aged on the lees for 4 years before disgorgement. 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Grapes are hand sorted and fermented in oak tanks. The wine is matured for 24 months in barriques before the best are selected and bottled. The wine has juicy dark fruit on the entry with a lively acid adding balance. A classic fine-grained tannin counters the fruit and lingers in the finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVineyards: Rows are selected from the highest vineyard of Cabernet Sauvignon. The soils are made up of decomposed Table Mountain sandstone on clay subsoils. It is on a steep South facing slope, and therefore exposed to the prevailing summer winds off the sea out of the south. These winds cool the vines in the afternoons and limit the production. Leaves are removed on the morning sun side of the rows and a green harvest done at 80% veraison to ensure even ripeness. 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