{"product_id":"ridgeback-his-master-s-choice-signature-s-2015","title":"Ridgeback His Master's Choice Signature S 2015 per Case","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eShiraz 80%, Mourvedre 10%, Grenache 10% Petit \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVerdot 10%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAWARDS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4.5* - Platters Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eWINEMAKING:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe intensely flavoured specially selected Shiraz, Mourvedre and Grenache grapes were destemmed onto a sorting table, where any stalks were removed, retaining a 30% wholeberry component into tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFermentation of the individual red wines occurred at 24-28 degrees Celsius and pumpovers were done 3-4 times daily to extract aromatics and flavour. During this time the wine underwent a single rack and return for additional soft extraction. Ferment lasted 6-8 days per cultivar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe red wines were pressed immediately after fermentation was completed and then gravity fed to 60% new, 23% second fill and 17% third fill 225 litre French oak barrels for Malolactic fermentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter 13 months of maturation the component wines were blended together and racked back to barrel for a further 3 months of integration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe wine was then lightly filtered prior to bottling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eTASTING NOTES:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA complex array of black pepper, liquorice and dark cherry with a hint of truffle runs seamlessly onto a rich midpalate, cradled in oak spice and a long, savoury finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e14% Alcohol\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ridgeback","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43983224078435,"sku":null,"price":3900.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/5640\/7907\/files\/5_b16d5716-46dd-4fc7-a160-3198d235764e.png?v=1773248642","url":"https:\/\/vineyardvault.co.za\/products\/ridgeback-his-master-s-choice-signature-s-2015","provider":"Vineyard Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}