{"title":"Breede River Valley, South Africa","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"orange-river-cellars-chenin-blanc-straw-wine","title":"Orange River Cellars Chenin Blanc Straw Wine 2023 375ML Demie","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOrange River Cellars Chenin Blanc Straw Wine 2023\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Varietals \u0026amp; Region: \u003c\/strong\u003e100% Chenin Blanc from the Northern Cale of South Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste Profile: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA rich golden yellow color sweet wine with dried apricot and pineapple notes and nutty characteristics. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe wine is rich and velvety. Dried apricot, peach and pineapple flavours fill your palate with along nutty finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking Process: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe grapes get transported to the cellar where they are laid out with care to dehydrate on wooden racks.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe dehydration process allows all the flavours as well as the sugars and acid to concentrate.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDepending on the wind and ambient temperature this process takes between 10 to 14 days before\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ethe desired level of concentration of 40 balling is achieved.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe dehydrated grapes are then crushed and the juice\/skin mixture is allowed 24 hours to just lay 'as is'\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ein a cool room to extract even more flavours. After the 24 hour period the grapes are pressed in a basket press.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe resulting juice is transferred to older barrels where it is inoculated with yeast and allowed to ferment.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAfter fermentation the wine also matures in the barrel for approximately 8 to 10 months before it is ready for bottling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orange River Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41612160761954,"sku":null,"price":74.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/1339\/1970\/files\/ORC-Straw.png?v=1740117699"},{"product_id":"silverthorn-the-genie-nv","title":"Silverthorn The Genie NV","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSilverthorn The Genie NV\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditionally, Rosé Champagne is made from two red varieties, namely Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. With Silverthorn The Genie, they broke the rules. Embracing the free-willed spirit of the Genie, they opted for something far more daring and exotic, and used Shiraz, an ancient grape variety, originating from Persia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Varietals \u0026amp; Region: \u003c\/strong\u003e100% Shiraz from the Breede River Valley in South Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste Profile: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eBright onion skin – fine twirling bead of bubbles. On the nose an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eexotic bouquet of rosewater and raspberries. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eFresh raspberries and sherbet flavours supported by a velvety\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003etexture, fine mousse and lengthy finish on the palate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eWinemaking Process:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e The grapes were whole bunch pressed, and fermented in stainless steel tanks. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSecondary fermentation occurred in the bottle and the wine spent a minimum time of 15 months on the lees after which it was manually riddled and degorged\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Silverthorn Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41894782074978,"sku":null,"price":71.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/1339\/1970\/files\/Silverthorn-Genie.png?v=1747211669"},{"product_id":"silverthorn-river-dragon-nv","title":"Silverthorn River Dragon NV","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSilverthorn River Dragon NV\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDraco Africanus, the majestic African Dragon, is alleged to have spent its time whimsically flying and “skywriting” with smoke. Benevolent, wise and powerful, the ‘River Dragon’ of Silverthorn appears eternally silhouetted against the River Without End Mountains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Varietals \u0026amp; Region: \u003c\/strong\u003e100% Colombard from Breede River Valley, South Africa. The fruit comes from a vineyard planted in the 1980s, \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste Profile: \u003c\/strong\u003eVibrant green hue – with a fine twirling bead of bubbles. Vibrant aromas of chamomile blossom and thatch complimented by a subtle stone fruit and tropical notes. Well balanced with an elegant structure, fine mousse which imparts a gentle explosion of bubbles on the palate and a long finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking Process: \u003c\/strong\u003e40% of the base wine was fermented in old Acacia 500 litre barrels to enhance complexity. Secondary fermentation occurred in the bottle and the wine spent 12 months on the lees after which it was manually riddled and disgorged.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Silverthorn Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41903900885090,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/1339\/1970\/files\/Silverthorn-RiverDragon.png?v=1747152081"},{"product_id":"orange-river-cellars-oomstaan-muscadel-nv","title":"Orange River Cellars Oomstaan Rooi Muscadel NV 500ML","description":"\u003ch1\u003eOrange River Cellars Oomstaan Rooi Muscadel NV\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Varietals \u0026amp; Region: \u003c\/strong\u003e100% Muscat de Frontignan from the Northern Cape region of South Africa. The fruit is planted on deep alluvial soils rich in clay, with an average vine age of 20 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste Profile: \u003c\/strong\u003eBeing vibrant golden yellow in colour, this wine bursts with lemon peel, nectarines, raisins, oak, honey and a hint of mint on the nose. Silky smooth and full bodied, the palate is laced with layers of rich raisins, candyfloss and a lingering mint. Honey, citrus and oak on the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking Process: \u003c\/strong\u003eIn a first for South Africa, this wine contains the best barrels from 11 different vintages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach year wines were tasted and scored. Only the best barrel from each vintage became part of the final blend.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orange River Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42101946056802,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/1339\/1970\/files\/ORC-OmstaanRooiMuskadel.png?v=1754815706"}],"url":"https:\/\/boundbywine.com\/collections\/breede-river-valley-south-africa.oembed","provider":"BoundbyWine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}