{"title":"Top Rated (4.5★+)","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore our top-rated wines with Platter's ratings of 4.5 stars and above. These exceptional wines represent the best of South African winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bellevue-the-reserve-collection-pinotage-2017","title":"Bellevue The Reserve Collection Pinotage 2022  per Case","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis powerful and concentrated wine boasts with bold flavours of raspberry, maraschino cherry and ripe plums intertwined with the subtle notes of cedar wood. 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After almost 2 years languishing in a cool cellar the Gypsy is stable with the oak\u003cbr\u003eand intense fruit totally harmonised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ICON Range:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe have our single parcel vines, where an older, special vineyard like a small postage stamp on the map, produces exceptional fruit and extremely low yields and here we attempt to make a statement of purity, intensity, complex concentration of fruit and elegant balance. 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The\u003cbr\u003eearly picking dates of the grapes ensure lovely acidity and ageing potential. The juice\u003cbr\u003ewas fermented at high turbidity to create richness and length in the wine, without\u003cbr\u003ethe need for lees-stirring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003cbr\u003eVibrant, golden yellow in colour with glints of light green. The nose is led by bright\u003cbr\u003elemon and lime, with a healthy dose of toast and butterscotch backing up the natural\u003cbr\u003efruit. 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Now 100% Syrah, this wine has ample complex aromas of blueberries, charcoal, violets and bacon fat. Extraordinary balance between primary fruit aromas and deep charry mineral components gives the wine an inviting natural warmth and broodiness. Big supple tannins with a reigned in acidity will make this wine a pleasure to drink for the next 20 -30  years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-element_type=\"column\" data-id=\"47b6fde0\" class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-47b6fde0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-id=\"7fc31fb4\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7fc31fb4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally… the Union was a long time coming, but to find the right terroir for this specific style of wine took a lot of effort and thoughtful planning.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e100% Syrah grown on an arid scaly soil, that yields no more than two tons of grapes per hectare. The soil can simply not handle a heavier crop\u003cbr\u003eload, the result: a super concentrated and dark wine. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-element_type=\"column\" data-id=\"4a9c7c2c\" class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-4a9c7c2c\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-id=\"5d487dbc\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d487dbc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are fermented in concrete open top tanks for about a month. After which the wine is transferred to third and fourth fill barrels to ensure the wines bright fruit integrity. The wines spend 16 months in barrel and is then bottled and stored for another year in bottle before release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAWARDS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e4.5* Platter's Wine Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Paserene","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43983224799331,"sku":null,"price":4200.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/5640\/7907\/files\/Untitleddesign-44.png?v=1736332630"},{"product_id":"paul-wallace-reflection-chardonnay-2018","title":"Paul Wallace Reflection Chardonnay 2025 per Case","description":"\u003cp class=\"p\"\u003e This vineyard of 0.85 hectares planted on Bokkeveld shale soils, faces due south and overlooks the dam between the base of the hill and our home. The name “Reflection” is derived from the magnificent early morning and evening reflection of our Chardonnay vineyard in the dam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p\"\u003e Our Chardonnay was picked hand-picked into lug boxes before vinification.The grapes were whole bunch pressed and the juice taken to Burgundian oak barrels where it underwent fermentation. There is a 20% new oak contribution and a mixture of 500L and 300L barrels were used for maturation. Malolactic fermentation was limited to30%. After 10 months in wood, the barrels were blended and the wine bottled on 9th February 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p\"\u003eThe Reflection Chardonnay leads with prominent notes of lemon curd, lime marmalade,embellished by white floral notes and a touch of butterscotch. A fruit-forward entry onto the palate where citrus notes and a delicate oaky sweetnesscombine with the underlying minerality, to produce a wine with good breadth, length and mouthfeel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p\"\u003eThis Chardonnay reflects purity of fruit, a natural elegance and texture prevalent in Chardonnays from the Elgin Valley. A rewarding wine that will compliment most seafood dishes, fresh oysters, poultry or even a heavenly piece of gorgonzola cheese. Best served slightly chilled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlc 13%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAWARDS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4.5* Platter's\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Wallace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43983224635491,"sku":null,"price":1920.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/5640\/7907\/files\/Untitleddesign-43_4c24e27d-9fe5-4395-9136-8cff8199064e.png?v=1736332643"},{"product_id":"off-the-record-syrah-2022","title":"Off The Record Syrah 2023 per Case","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBrothers Mark and Bobby Wallace have spent the last four years creating their own wine project together. What originally started as making some braai wines for themselves and friends has turned into a new label, whereby they seek out unique vineyard sites. Their first wine under their Off the Record label is an Elgin Chenin Blanc – a scarce wine due to there being only three Chenin Blanc vineyards in Elgin. Since the 2022 vintage Bobby is flying solo and has included a high-altitude Syrah from the Ceres plateau.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e‘Just a tad short of the brilliance of the 2021 release, but this is still an impressive follow-up from Bobby Wallace. Using grapes from the cool Ceres Plateau, it's a correspondingly fresh, focused style of Syrah with lots of zip and focus, clove and pepper notes from 100% whole bunches and notes of potpourri and savoury red berries. 2024-29’ – Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2023, 93\/100\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine has an attractive deep red hue. The nose leads with appealing spicy aromas -  white pepper supported by notes of both red and black berries, some violets and a hint of garrigue. Dark fruits follow through onto the palate with an appealing juicy entrance supported by savoury white pepper notes, a touch of salinity and rounded off with fine subtle tannins.  A wonderful example of high altitude Syrah.  A wine, whilst still youthful, displays the finesse we expect from cool climate, high altitude wines yet shows enormous maturation potential should you be patient enough to cellar the wine.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAWARDS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTim Atkin - 93\/100\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlatter's 4.5*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Wallace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43983224537187,"sku":null,"price":2100.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/5640\/7907\/files\/Untitleddesign-23_54a3c403-1d40-49e7-9eae-92cef8a724c6.png?v=1736332664"},{"product_id":"paul-wallace-crackerjack-2020","title":"Paul Wallace Crackerjack 2022 per Case","description":"\u003cp class=\"p\"\u003eThis wine came about as an indulgence to the lady of the house, who is particularly partial to fine Bordeaux-styled blend. Together Paul and Nicky Wallace have put together a \"cracker\" of a wine, blending and showcasing the versatility of Elgin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p\"\u003eThe composition of the wine is 50% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Malbec.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p\"\u003eThe grapes all originate for the Elgin region, a high-lying basin surrounded by mountain ranges. Naturally the Malbec hails from Paul and Nicky’s farm, Wallovale Vineyards, as does the Cabernet Franc, whilst the other two grape varieties were bought in from Elgin grape producers with whom Paul has a direct involvement. 2020 was the first year our young Cabernet Franc block came into commercial production and is showing such exciting promise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p\"\u003eEach parcel of grapes was harvested at its own optimum ripeness and vinified separately. Post fermentation maceration the wine was left on the skins for 14 days. Thereafter each wine was transferred to barrel where they completed malolactic fermentation. The wines spent 16 - 24 months in 225 lit French oak barriques prior to blending. The wine received a light filtration before bottling on 3rd August 2022.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p\"\u003eThe alluring bright colour immediately invites one to explore this wine further. Red currants, black currants, raspberries, sundried tomatoes, violets and cracked black peppercorns all contribute to a vibrant nose. Merlot drivenand power packed with fresh fruits encompassing both the red and black fruit spectrums, with a savoury core. Rich and opulent, yet bright and feminine, this little “cracker” is the perfect example of how the whole sum is better than the parts and of how the individual components support and enhance one another. We recommend the Crackerjack as the perfect accompaniment to your Sunday roast lamb, lasagna and tomato based stews. 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This small production of 1595 liters\/2127 bottles is the third to be produced from our very own Chardonnay vineyard (Clone CY95). This vineyard of 0.85 hectares planted on Bokkeveld shale soils, faces due south and overlooks the dam between the base of the hill and our home. The name “Reflection” is derived from the magnificent early morning and evening reflection of our Chardonnay vineyard in the dam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p\"\u003e Our Chardonnay was picked hand-picked into lug boxes before vinification.The grapes were whole bunch pressed and the juice taken to Burgundian oak barrels where it underwent fermentation. There is a 20% new oak contribution and a mixture of 500L and 300L barrels were used for maturation. Malolactic fermentation was limited to30%. After 10 months in wood, the barrels were blended and the wine bottled on 9th February 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p\"\u003eThe Reflection Chardonnay leads with prominent notes of lemon curd, lime marmalade,embellished by white floral notes and a touch of butterscotch. A fruit-forward entry onto the palate where citrus notes and a delicate oaky sweetnesscombine with the underlying minerality, to produce a wine with good breadth, length and mouthfeel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p\"\u003eThis Chardonnay reflects purity of fruit, a natural elegance and texture prevalent in Chardonnays from the Elgin Valley. A rewarding wine that will compliment most seafood dishes, fresh oysters, poultry or even a heavenly piece of gorgonzola cheese. Best served slightly chilled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlc 13%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAWARDS: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4.5* Platters\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Wallace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43983224406115,"sku":null,"price":1800.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/5640\/7907\/files\/Untitleddesign-44_ed386931-e8df-49a1-a2c8-991c18480d5e.png?v=1736332677"},{"product_id":"remhoogte-syrah-reserve-2019","title":"Remhoogte Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2021 per Case","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe estates highest vineyards give rise to this classic wine. 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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Classic in style, showing juicy berried fruit on entry, with chocolate tannins, and a fresh acidity bringing balance and length.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe south westerly ASPECT ensures the vineyards are exposed to the prevailing summer breezes off the sea which cool the vineyards down in the afternoons and evenings. This in turn gives the grapes more time to ripen. This block is planted on a band of Malmesbury shale that runs through the farms top 3 vineyards. This shale is the oldest soil type in South Africa and one of the oldest in the world. Due to leaching of the soils over millennia they are not very fertile and therefor limit the vigour of the vines and increase the resulting quality of the grapes. The vineyards yield between 5 and 6 tons per hectare and were planted in 1998.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe grapes are hand harvested and sorted twice in the cellar, as bunches and as berries. Fermentation then occurs spontaneously in 7000 litre French oak tanks, followed by a post fermentation maceration on the skins of 30 days. Maturation then takes place in 225 litre French oak barriques for 24 months. 30% new oak is used with the remainder made up of second and third fill barriques\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTasting notes and analysis: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eColour: Deep Ruby\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eNose: Black currents, sour cherries, black olive, violets, fresh fennel and cigar box. 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They turn a golden colour as a result of their exposure to the sun and develop a unique honeyed character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCellar: Grapes harvested over 7 days. 12 to 15 hour maceration on the skins in the press before pressing. After an overnight settling the juice is then put into 225L and 300L French oak barrels and 2 cement eggs (around 15 percent) and fermented wild. Fermentation temperature kept between 16 and 18 degrees Celsius which slows the process down to between 4 and 8 weeks. 50 percent of the wine goes through malolactic fermentation. One year maturation on the heavy lees, in the same vessels before being racked and bottled\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting notes and analysis: Colour: Light gold Nose: Floral notes of honeysuckle and Jasmine. 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Verdelho adds the zing and zest to this blend, giving it that extra twist of freshness, energy and rhythm. The Chenin blanc grapes come from 41-yearold, dryland-farmed bush vines in the Paardeberg. Swartland. The Verdelho is from two sites: the VoorPaardeberg, where vines are grown in decomposed granite and clay, and a Bot River vineyard on Bokkeveld shale. The decomposed granite soils produce a rich, generous and broader palate, while the shale and clay soil bring austerity, focus and make for a texture driven wine. 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