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The hand harvested bunches were destalked onto a sorting table where only the very best berries were selected for ferment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA whole berry component of about 30% reached the fermenter. For complexity and freshness a 5% portion of ripe stalks were added to the berries in the tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe mash was fermented in open top stainless steel fermenters at 24-28\u003csup\u003e0\u003c\/sup\u003e C and ferment lasted 6 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJudicious pumpovers for extraction of flavour, aromatics and tannins were carried out 3- 4 times daily during this time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe mash was immediately pressed after alcoholic fermentation was completed and the free run and pressed fractions were consolidated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWine was gravity fed to 225Li barrels for secondary Malo-Lactic fermentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe wine was racked twice for clarification during the maturation period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaturation lasted for 19 months in 21% first, 66% second and 13% third-fill French oak barrels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlending of selected barrels was followed by a light filtration before bottling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eTASTING NOTES:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntense, upfront notes of dark cherry, cracked black pepper, liquorice and a hint of tobacco leaf are cradled by oak spice and suede tannins on the long savoury finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e14% Alcohol\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ridgeback","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43983224111203,"sku":null,"price":3000.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/5640\/7907\/files\/6_450f1f36-dee2-48d7-9544-0a0e34454b57.png?v=1773248642"},{"product_id":"ridgeback-his-master-s-choice-signature-s-2015","title":"Ridgeback His Master's Choice Signature S 2015 per Case","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eShiraz 80%, Mourvedre 10%, Grenache 10% Petit \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVerdot 10%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAWARDS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4.5* - Platters Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eWINEMAKING:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe intensely flavoured specially selected Shiraz, Mourvedre and Grenache grapes were destemmed onto a sorting table, where any stalks were removed, retaining a 30% wholeberry component into tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFermentation of the individual red wines occurred at 24-28 degrees Celsius and pumpovers were done 3-4 times daily to extract aromatics and flavour. During this time the wine underwent a single rack and return for additional soft extraction. Ferment lasted 6-8 days per cultivar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe red wines were pressed immediately after fermentation was completed and then gravity fed to 60% new, 23% second fill and 17% third fill 225 litre French oak barrels for Malolactic fermentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter 13 months of maturation the component wines were blended together and racked back to barrel for a further 3 months of integration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA complex array of black pepper, liquorice and dark cherry with a hint of truffle runs seamlessly onto a rich midpalate, cradled in oak spice and a long, savoury finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e14% Alcohol\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ridgeback","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43983224078435,"sku":null,"price":3900.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/5640\/7907\/files\/5_b16d5716-46dd-4fc7-a160-3198d235764e.png?v=1773248642"},{"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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The whole berry component into the open stainless-steel fermenters was at 30%.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter 12 hours of cold soaking each of the musts was inoculated with a commercial yeast strain best suited to the specific variety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePump overs were given three to four times daily to extract colour, tannin and flavour. Each tank also received a single rack and return for further soft extraction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFermentation for each of the cultivars ran at 24-28 degrees Celsius and lasted for 5- 7 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThereafter the wine was gently pressed and free run was consolidated with sufficient press fraction to enhance structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe wine was gravity fed to 80% new, 10% second fill and 10% third fill 225 litre French oak barrels for secondary Malolactic fermentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter 12 months of maturation the component cultivars were blended together and racked back to barrel for a further 6 months of integration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe specially selected barrels were lightly filtered prior to bottling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eTASTING NOTES:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eClassic upfront cassis, mulberry and dark plum with notes of cigar box and liquorice. 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Irrigation is scheduled according to soil moisture\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eavailability. The vine shoots are vertically positioned where leaf plucking in the bunch\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ezone and a narrow canopy enables sufficient sunlight penetration into the canopy\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eensuring ripe tannins and optimal flavour at harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHARVEST DETAILS:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe 4 cultivars used in our flagship blend were harvested at optimal ripeness at\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003evarious stages during the period of 29 January to 4 March 2016. The generous attention given to all component vineyards which included leaf plucking, narrow canopies and bunch trimming ensured optimally ripe fruit tannin and full berry flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWINEMAKING:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe hand selected cultivars for this blend were destemmed without excessive crushing and all unwanted stalks removed on the sorting table. The whole berry component into the open stainless steel fermenters was at 30%. After 12 hours of cold soaking each of the musts was inoculated with a commercial yeast strain best suited to the specific variety. Pump overs were given three to four times daily to extract colour, tannin and\u003cbr\u003eflavour. Each tank also received a single rack and return for further soft extraction.\u003cbr\u003eFermentation for each of the cultivars ran at 24-28 degrees Celsius and lasted for 5-\u003cbr\u003e7 days. Thereafter the wine was gently pressed and free run was consolidated with sufficient press fraction to enhance structure. The wine was gravity fed to 66% new, 22% second fill and 12% third fill 225 litre French oak barrels for secondary Malolactic fermentation. After 12 months of maturation the component cultivars were blended together and racked back to barrel for a further 6 months of integration. The specially selected barrels were lightly filtered prior to bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTASTING NOTES:\u003cbr\u003e Classic upfront cassis, mulberry and dark plum with notes of cigar box and liquorice. 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