{"product_id":"quoin-rock-simonsberg-blend-2019-per-case","title":"Quoin Rock Simonsberg Blend 2019 Per Case","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe 2019 blend presents initial aromas of black pepper, spice and red fruit. On the palate, there are red berries and oak. The wine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efinishes with soft velvety tannins and a hint of oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"column\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVITICULTURE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe grapes were harvested from north-facing vineyards situated on the slopes of the Simonsberg mountain where they are cooled down by an Atlantic breeze in the summer months. The granite soils are iron-rich and protect the vines from the dry \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand hot summers while allowing for the development of bold flavours.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVINICULTURE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEach of the cultivars was harvested and processed into different stainless-steel tanks, French oak barrels and open concrete fermenters. The grapes were then vinified separately to allow the winemaker to create an optimum blend. At first, punch downs were done four to five times per day, whereafter only gentle pump-overs were performed. The wines were left on their skins for 21 days of post-fermentation maceration before pressing took place. Finally, the wines underwent malolactic fermentation in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebarrels for optimal oak integration.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMATURATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe different wines were left to age in a variety of French oak and concrete vessels for about 22 months before they were \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epumped out to be blended and bottled. The Simonsberg Red \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlend of 2019 was bottle-aged for two years before it was \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereleased. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"column\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFOOD PAIRING \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThis wine is excellent on its own, with a rich matured cheese, or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epaired with hearty red meat dishes, such as beef bourguignon or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etomato bredie.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINE INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCultivar\/s | Shiraz 56% | Cabernet Sauvignon 25% | Merlot 9% | Malbec 4% | Cabernet Franc 4% | Petit Verdot 2%\u003cbr\u003eVintage | 2019\u003cbr\u003eOrigin | Simonsberg Stellenbosch Harvested | March 2018\u003cbr\u003eBottled | 21 January 2020\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Quoin Rock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43084535562339,"sku":null,"price":1500.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/5640\/7907\/files\/QR_SimonsbergBlend2018.png?v=1736331961","url":"https:\/\/vineyardvault.co.za\/products\/quoin-rock-simonsberg-blend-2019-per-case","provider":"Vineyard Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}