{"product_id":"cape-vue-shiraz-2021","title":"Cape Vue Shiraz 2021","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCape Vue Shiraz 2021\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn elegant Franschhoek Shiraz — spice-led, savoury, and finely textured.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cape Vue Shiraz 2021 is crafted from a single vineyard block and styled for finesse over power. It captures the natural spice and depth of Franschhoek while maintaining freshness and textural precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawn from warmer Franschhoek slopes, the wine reflects the estate’s commitment to balance, place, and table-ready structure. It is a red that rewards attention without ever feeling heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Franschhoek, South Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shiraz\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.73%\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResidual Sugar:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.6 g\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.46\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Acidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.3 g\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgeing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 months in barrel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drink now or cellar for 5–8 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful, intense spice, blackberry, plum, and leather lead on the nose with hints of subtle oak, vanilla, and mocha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFine-grained tannins\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDark fruit and savoury spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSubtle oak integration\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLong, composed finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePicked from a single block on Cape Vue\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDe-stemmed and crushed to open-top fermenters\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePunch-downs twice daily with an afternoon pumpover\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLeft on skins for 2 weeks after fermentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTransferred to barrel for 12 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMalolactic fermentation completed in barrel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLamb\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDuck\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMushroom-forward dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy This Wine Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Shiraz is styled for elegance and savoury spice, favouring balance and textural finesse over raw power and extraction. It performs especially well with umami-driven dishes and more refined, layered flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eServing \u0026amp; Storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServe at:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16–18°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecant:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 minutes recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–8 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cape Vue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44071463518307,"sku":"SKU-2","price":2370.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/5640\/7907\/files\/42.png?v=1773990588","url":"https:\/\/vineyardvault.co.za\/products\/cape-vue-shiraz-2021","provider":"Vineyard Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}