{"title":"Vilafonté","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVilafonté Wines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVilafonté is one of South Africa’s most respected fine wine producers, based in the Paarl-Simonsberg region of the Western Cape. Set within the Cape Winelands, Vilafonté is known for crafting premium Bordeaux-style red blends with depth, elegance, structure, and outstanding ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate was founded through a collaboration between South African and Californian wine expertise, with a clear vision to produce world-class wines from South Africa’s ancient soils. These unique soils naturally limit vine growth, helping to produce concentrated fruit with purity, intensity, and refined character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVilafonté’s wines are crafted for collectors, fine dining, and wine lovers who appreciate serious South African red wine. From the powerful and structured \u003cstrong\u003eSeries C\u003c\/strong\u003e to the elegant and supple \u003cstrong\u003eSeries M\u003c\/strong\u003e, each wine reflects precision, balance, and a strong sense of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Vilafonté\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocated in Paarl-Simonsberg, Western Cape, South Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium South African fine wine producer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecialises in Bordeaux-style red blends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnown for age-worthy, collectible wines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduced from ancient South African soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect wines with layered dark fruit, refined tannins, elegant oak integration, and long, structured finishes. Vilafonté wines are ideal for cellaring, gifting, special occasions, and pairing with premium red meat, lamb, venison, and fine dining dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"vilafonte-series-c-2023-per-case","title":"Vilafonté Series C 2023 per case","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVilafonté Series C 2023 per case\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dignified, Cabernet-led red blend with focused black fruit, violet lift, fine tannins, and a long, structured finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 vintage was shaped by outstanding early-season conditions and a slightly extended picking window from 2 February to 1 March. A warm first half of February was followed by a cooler close, allowing freshness and balance to define the fruit. The final lots were harvested safely before early March rain, preserving the vintage’s poised tension between ripe black fruit, lifted aromatics, fine tannins, and classical structure. The wine matured for 22 months in 78% new French oak barrique, with the balance in older French oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Facts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paarl, South Africa\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Blend\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 12% Malbec, 7% Cabernet Franc\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.5%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePack Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Per case\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCool, sensuous aromatics lead with blackberry, boysenberry, and sour black cherry, lifted by violet. Juniper adds resinous intrigue, while anise, clove, nutmeg, cedar, and teak bring layered spice. The palate is precise and intense, with fresh yet ripe black fruit, fine velvet-textured tannins, medium-bodied depth, and a long, focused finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e22 months in French oak barrique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCabernet-led blend with 68 barrels produced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStructured, age-worthy, and refined\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe slightly below room temperature with beef fillet, lamb, venison, game dishes, hard cheeses, or rich mushroom-based meals.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vilafonté","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44184906137699,"sku":"VIL-SC-2023","price":11970.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/5640\/7907\/files\/70_aa49ab80-6bd4-4c99-96fb-f99edc06d10a.png?v=1778922099"},{"product_id":"vilafonte-series-m-2023-per-case","title":"Vilafonté Series M 2023 per case","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVilafonté Series M 2023 per case\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA savoury, satin-textured red blend with cranberry, loganberry, ripe plum, violet, and finely polished tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 vintage was shaped by outstanding early-season conditions and a slightly extended picking window from 2 February to 1 March. 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