{"product_id":"quoin-rock-simonsberg-blend-2020-per-case","title":"Quoin Rock Simonsberg Blend 2020 Per Case","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVITICULTURE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cultivars presented in our Simonsberg Blend 2020 can be found against the north-facing vineyards of Quoin Rock on the slopes of Simonsberg. The vines grow in granite-derived soils that sit atop thick shale, helping root development, vigorous growth and the expression of fruit. Although the vines get plenty of sun, they are cooled down by southern winds from the Atlantic Ocean, allowing the berries to fully develop their flavours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVINIFICATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe harvested the cultivars separately and, for fermentation, processed them into different stainless-steel tanks, French oak barrels, or concrete open casks. At first, punch downs were done up to five times per day before giving way to gentle pump-overs. The grapes were then left on their skins for 21 days of post-fermentation maceration before they were pressed. This was followed by malolactic barrel fermentation for optimal oak integration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMATURATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe different batches of wine were left to age in French oak barrels and concrete vessels for about 21 months before they were blended and bottled. The Simonsberg Blend 2020 was bottle-aged for two years before its release.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTES OF WINEMAKER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"column\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2020 blend presents aromas of dark red berries, plums, tobacco and toasty oak and a textured palate of cranberries, peppercorns and spice. The wine has a lingering, structured and velvety finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"column\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFOOD PAIRING \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis wine pairs brilliantly with various meat dishes, such as braised lamb with a cranberry reduction, pepper-crusted steak, or plum-glazed duck breast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINE INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCultivar\/s | Cabernet Sauvignon 39% | Shiraz 35% | Merlot 11% | Malbec 10% | Petit Verdot 4% | Viognier 1%\u003cbr\u003eVintage | 2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin | Simonsberg Stellenbosch Harvested | March 2020\u003cbr\u003eBottled | 8 December 2021\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Quoin Rock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43084535627875,"sku":null,"price":1500.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/5640\/7907\/files\/simonsbergblendpngforwebsite.png?v=1736331964","url":"https:\/\/vineyardvault.co.za\/products\/quoin-rock-simonsberg-blend-2020-per-case","provider":"Vineyard Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}