{"title":"Magnums (1.5L)","description":"\u003cp\u003eMake a statement with our magnum collection. These 1.5L bottles are perfect for celebrations, special occasions, and serious collectors who appreciate wines that age gracefully.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"copy-of-the-high-road-cabernet-sauvignon-2021-magnum","title":"The High Road Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 Magnum","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"FR\"\u003eCultivars :\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e100% Cabernet sauvignon\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"FR\"\u003eProduction :\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA selection of our finest 3 barrels of Cabernet Sauvignon bottled exclusively in Magnums.  Matured in 225L new French oak barriques for up to 20 months\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfile:\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe wine displays an inky deep garnet colour with a cherry red rim.  The nose is heady with intense aromas of cassis, blackberries, cedar wood, pencil shavings and a hint of dried herbs. Entry on the palate is full and rich with dark berry flavours of blackcurrant, blackberries and mulberries. There is a fantastic dried herbal character complimented by toasted oak on the mid-palate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eleading to dry tannins on the finish providing immense length.\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eBest drinking between 2025 and 2030\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnalysis:\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlcohol 14%; pH 3.55; TA 6.0g\/L; RS 2.5g\/L\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The High Road","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43084548931683,"sku":null,"price":1950.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/5640\/7907\/files\/IMG-7634.png?v=1736332459"},{"product_id":"the-high-road-directors-reserve-2018-magnum","title":"The High Road Directors Reserve 2018 Magnum","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCultivars :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e70% Cabernet Sauvignon; 18% Merlot ; 4% Cabernet Franc ; 4% Malbec and 4% Petit Verdot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProduction :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEach cultivar was matured separately for up to 20 months in French oak barriques.  Skilful blending has ensured the balance of fruit,  structure and age ability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProfile:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBeautiful deep garnet colour.  The nose has heady aromas of black fruits and blueberry notes and hints of Christmas cake with overtones of cigar box, vanilla and five spice.  The palate is full and richly packed with dark fruits, cedar, vanilla spice and dried herbs.  The finish is dry and lingering.  Age 10+ years\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The High Road","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43084548997219,"sku":null,"price":1750.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/5640\/7907\/files\/WhatsAppImage2024-04-19at12.23.16_74410b8f_5ace141f-cbec-44dc-801d-3b2b710f9e35.jpg?v=1736332461"},{"product_id":"copy-of-the-high-road-directors-reserve-2019","title":"The High Road Directors Reserve 2019 Magnum","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCultivars :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e64% Cabernet Sauvignon ; 22% Merlot ; 7% Cabernet Franc ; 5% Petit Verdot and 2% Malbec\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProduction :\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEach cultivar was matured separately for up to 20 months in French oak barriques.  Skilful blending has ensured the balance of fruit,  structure and age ability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProfile:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIntense deep dark garnet colour.  \u003c\/span\u003eRipe blackcurrant, blueberry and dark cherry aromas are evident on the nose with hints of pencil shavings and cigar box.  The palate is rich and powerful, with intense blackcurrant and dark blackberry notes.  The tannins are firm and fine, with a structured mid-palate and lingering finish of dried Italian herbs, cedar and tobacco leaf. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The High Road","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43084549029987,"sku":null,"price":1950.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/5640\/7907\/files\/WhatsAppImage2024-04-19at12.23.16_74410b8f.jpg?v=1736332464"},{"product_id":"alheit-vineyards-gone-south-2022","title":"Alheit Vineyards Gone South Magnum 2022","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGone South is made from two dry farmed ungrafted (own-rooted) parcels growing on a high mountainous ridge at 520 meters above sea level on very red iron-rich sandy soil over red clay. The two parcels are quite close together on a gentle south-east facing slope. One is planted in 1984, the other in 1981. Together they comprise about 2.8 ha. Usually, they yield between 1 and 2 tons per Ha, but in 2022 they delivered over 3 tons per ha. Chris personally considers this to be one of the absolute best Chenin vineyards in the cape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe nose shows beautiful pear and fresh citrus, particularly grapefruit, perhaps kumquat. There are musky herbal notes present here too, difficult to define, something like rooibos. As always, the wine has a striking sense of purity. That classic Skurfberg saline vigour underpins the whole palate. This vintage is medium-bodied yet rich in flavour, with good length and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alheit Vineyards","offers":[{"title":"1500","offer_id":43084555288675,"sku":null,"price":1310.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/5640\/7907\/files\/Untitleddesign-30_3149c429-9d61-430a-a2b1-41f65452f407.png?v=1736332655"},{"product_id":"alheit-hereafter-here-magnum-2022","title":"Alheit Hereafter Here Magnum 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 100% Chenin Blanc is comprised of grapes from two young blocks in Stellenbosch, 70% on Polkadraai Hills and 30% in the Upper Blaauwklippen Valley.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHereafter Here speaks about a time to come in the place we love. It obviously sounds a bit like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eyear after year\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, denoting the passage of time. Hopefully it raises feelings of the nostalgia of future generations, of legacy and hope.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Hereafter Here is a young vineyard wine. The great thing about planting young vines is that you can choose the site and the material purely for the sake of quality wine. Some of our favourite growers have already planted new vines, as will we on our own farm in the coming years. I find the idea of planting for the future very exciting! Our kids will have nice mature vines to work with.”\u003c\/em\u003e- Chris Alheit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-6\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes were picked early in the morning, sorting in the vineyard, and whole bunch pressed. The juice was very lightly settled (we like very cloudy raw juice) with no additions to the raw juice, wild fermentation in took place in old barrels of various sizes. Fermentation lasted for about two months. The wine was kept on lees for around 12 months, then rested in tank on fine lees without fining for a further six months prior to bottling. Very simple, careful winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis vintage has a beautiful nose of apple and pear, sweet herbs and some delicate citrus. The palate is juicy and fine, with a lovely moreish intensity that makes great Chenin a joy to drink.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlc.\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alheit Vineyards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43084555452515,"sku":null,"price":860.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/5640\/7907\/files\/Untitleddesign-23_743977a6-0f88-4c97-aca7-3f8284263ee9.png?v=1736332658"},{"product_id":"alheit-cartology-magnum-2022","title":"Alheit Cartology Magnum 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCartology means the study of maps or charts. It could not be a more perfect name for this wine. Not only because of our endeavours to search for and find these special old vineyards, but also because the wine itself can be seen as a vinous map or tapestry of the Cape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCartology is a vinous exploration of Cape heritage. It’s intended to be a picture of the Cape seen through the lens of her old vineyards in a given vintage. The cuveé is composed of rare and extraordinary parcels of mature dryland bushvines, of heritage grapes, namely Chenin Blanc and Sémillon. These grapes have been planted in the Cape for centuries. Cartology has become Alheit’s staple offering. It serves as a poster child for the project, and also seems to have become a flag bearer for Cape heritage wine in general.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe grapes were hand sorted and whole bunch pressed. The juice was very lightly settled (we like very cloudy raw juice) with no additions to the raw juice, wild fermentation took place in cements eggs, clay pots, foudres, and old barrels (various sizes). Fermentation of various parcels lasted anywhere between 3 weeks and 11 months. The wine was kept on lees for around 12 months, then rested in tank on fine lees without fining for a further five months prior to bottling. Very simple, careful winemaking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe nose shows citrus oil and pear, with some subtle floral\/honey tones. The palate is very well proportioned, with firm mid-palate structure, medium rich mouth feel, and long carry. Flavour persists and even intensifies throughout its length. The wine finishes dry and saline, refreshing the palate. 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