{"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. 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 fruit, lifted aromatics, fine tannins, and classical structure. The wine matured for 22 months in 25% 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 41% Merlot, 38% Malbec, 16% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.0%\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\u003eDeeply fragrant and finely detailed, with layers of cranberry, loganberry, ripe plum, delicate violet, and a savoury touch of hoisin. The palate is supple and assured, gliding with lithe precision. Fine satin-textured tannins carry persistent fruit through to an elegant, composed finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e22 months in French oak barrique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMerlot and Malbec-led blend with 80 barrels produced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSavoury, satin-textured, and elegant\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 roast duck, lamb, beef, venison, game birds, hard cheeses, or slow-cooked savoury dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vilafonté","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44184906170467,"sku":"VIL-SM-2023","price":7860.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/5640\/7907\/files\/69_4a8ee00b-cf3e-49d8-9c2d-408cf9d7d76d.png?v=1778922003","url":"https:\/\/vineyardvault.co.za\/products\/vilafonte-series-m-2023-per-case","provider":"Vineyard Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}