{"title":"International Women's Day","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis International Women’s Day, we celebrate the incredible female winemakers who are reshaping the wine world with their passion, talent, and innovation. From crafting exceptional vintages to preserving age-old traditions and pioneering new techniques, these women are true trailblazers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore our curated selection of wines made by brilliant women winemakers and join us in toasting their achievements. Cheers to their artistry, resilience, and the stories they bring to life with every bottle!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2020-ronchi-di-manzano-pinot-grigio","title":"2020 Ronchi di Manzano Pinot Grigio","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a single estate Pinot Grigio from the Friuli Colli Orientalist generally acknowledged as the top location for premium Pinot Grigio.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA beautiful, serious pinot grigio with fresh pear, flint and honeydew melon aromas that follow through to a medium to full body, with pretty fruit and a flavorful finish. a soft bitter-lemon aftertaste adds depth and complexity\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eStraw-yellow in colour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNose\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fragrant and crisp aroma with unmistakable floral notes and hints of ripened pear. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMouth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIts taste is dry and minerally, acidic yet balanced, and is both intense and enduring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/5118\/8278\/files\/2020RonchidiManzanoPinotGrigioDOCFriuliColliOrientali_1024x1024.png?v=1698313801\" alt=\"2020 Ronchi di Manzano Pinot Grigio DOC Friuli Colli Orientali\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBackground\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjez7zYxoGBAxUYSPEDHZN9DUYQ7NUEegQIQRAE\" id=\"_-rntZN7qIJiQxc8Pk_u1sAQ_34\" class=\"bCOlv\" jsname=\"NRdf4c\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"IZE3Td\" jsslot=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjez7zYxoGBAxUYSPEDHZN9DUYQu04oAHoECEEQBQ\" data-hveid=\"CEEQBQ\" class=\"t0bRye r2fjmd\" jsname=\"oQYOj\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"-rntZN7qIJiQxc8Pk_u1sAQ__81\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-md=\"61\" class=\"wDYxhc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-hveid=\"CD4QAA\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" data-attrid=\"wa:\/description\" class=\"LGOjhe\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRonchi di Manzano is located in Friuli, northeastern Italy, where the Colli Orientali hills play host to a wide range of small and large wine estates. The micro-climate and soil composition have shaped this land to be a cradle of great wines. The terroir has also shaped the growers and winemakers and it is only by continuing to be guided by and respect nature that they are able to consistently produce quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRoberta Borghese, the owner of these Ronchi (steep slopes), has understood their true values and is enthralled by the rhythm and beauty of nature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Ronchi di Manzano winery was established in 1969, but its vineyards have an ancient tradition of centuries. Everything started with the Counts of Trento, who had a special predilection for the Ronchi di Manzano, both for its location and for its soil composition. Its vineyards were considered to be some of the best in the whole area and the wines produced were very often requested by French and Savoy noblemen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-hveid=\"CD4QAA\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" data-attrid=\"wa:\/description\" class=\"LGOjhe\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-hveid=\"CD4QAA\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" data-attrid=\"wa:\/description\" class=\"LGOjhe\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe Borghese family has owned the Ronchi di Manzano winery since 1969. Their descendant Roberta, continues the family tradition with great passion and with the professional skills that she has acquired all around the world in places such as France, California and Italy. She has traveled and worked a lot to bring innovation to the winery, something she believes is fundamental to the company’s success. She directs the whole process of wine growing as well as the promotion of the wines she produces. Her two daughters, Lisa and Nicole have entered into the winery’s business and by following their mother's footsteps, they are continuing the family tradition.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-hveid=\"CD4QAA\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" data-attrid=\"wa:\/description\" class=\"LGOjhe\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVineyard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-hveid=\"CD4QAA\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" data-attrid=\"wa:\/description\" class=\"LGOjhe\"\u003eMarl and sandstone soils of Eocene origin locally known as “ponca” and a soil that characterises the Colli Orientali. The vines are trained on the Guyot trellising system.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-hveid=\"CD4QAA\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" data-attrid=\"wa:\/description\" class=\"LGOjhe\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe grapes are destemmed soon after arrival at the winery followed by an immediate cooling of the de-stemmed grapes and a soft pressing to extract the juice.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVinification and fermentation are done in stainless steel temperature-controlled tanks. The wine is bottled in March and is refined in bottles for a period of approximately two months, only then is it ready for release to the marketplace.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccolades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJames Suckling 91 points\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"collapseText\" class=\"rest-text\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.7824%;\"\u003eYear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 58.2176%;\"\u003e2020\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.7824%;\"\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 58.2176%;\"\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.7824%;\"\u003eCultivar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 58.2176%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePinot Grigio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.7824%;\"\u003eCountry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 58.2176%;\"\u003eItaly\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.7824%;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAlcohol content\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 58.2176%;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e12.5% alc vol \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.7824%;\"\u003eUnits of Alcohol per Bottle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 58.2176%;\"\u003e9.4 units\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.7824%;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 58.2176%;\"\u003eWhite Wine\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.7824%;\"\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving Information\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 58.2176%;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEnjoy it as an aperitif, or with deli meats, starters, fish, soups, pastas, rice dishes like risotto, or white meats at an ideal temperature of 8-10°C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.7824%;\"\u003eAllergen Information\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 58.2176%;\"\u003eContains sulphites\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.7824%;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 58.2176%;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFriuli Colli Orientali\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.7824%;\"\u003eAppellation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 58.2176%;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eFriuli DOC\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Vinicon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46894491074851,"sku":null,"price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/5118\/8278\/files\/RonhiDiManzanoPinotGrigio2020.png?v=1698312833"},{"product_id":"2022-beau-constantia-pierre-sauvignon-blanc","title":"2022 Beau Constantia 'Pierre' Sauvignon Blanc","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eA classic cool climate Sauvignon blanc made from grapes grown at high altitude on incredibly steep NE-facing slopes. These low-yielding, windswept vines are determined to survive and produce fruit of incredible flavour concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBeau Constantia is a boutique wine farm situated at the top of Constantia Nek overlooking False Bay. These lovingly nurtured vines are spoilt with panoramic views of the Stellenbosch and Helderberg Mountain ranges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTasting Notes \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA true reflection of a ‘sense of place’, this wine highlights the incredibly close proximity of Beau Constantia to the cold Atlantic Ocean with its profound minerality. The minerality serves to add flesh to the nervy acidity (high-altitude Sauv Blanc vines and cooling winds) and fine tannin structure (from skin contact and lees contact).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotes of blackcurrant, ripe granadilla and buchu are complimented by the minerality, lively acid profile and tannin structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/5118\/8278\/files\/4_Images_2_1024x1024.png?v=1711375415\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Vintage by Winemaker\u003cspan\u003e Megan van der Merwe\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"2022 was challenging, but challenges are what make a vintage unique, and overcoming them is what makes a vintage meaningful.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eWinery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome two decades ago, raging wildfires swept through an area of forest high up on Constantia Nek, leaving the slopes scorched and bare. When the fire had subsided, what was left was a brilliant and unique spot for planting a vineyard; 350 metres above sea level, with cooling ocean breezes and steep sun-bathed hills and so, like a phoenix, Beau Constantia rose from the ashes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSensing opportunity, Pierre and Cecily Du Preez acquired the 22-hectare property in 2002. With thorough soil analysis guiding their efforts, the inaugural vineyards were planted in 2003 under the careful guidance of farm manager, Japie Bronn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe journey to establish vineyards on these challenging slopes demanded patience and unwavering commitment. Today, Beau Constantia proudly boasts 11.47 hectares under vine, a testament to the perseverance and dedication of all involved. Within these vineyards thrive a diverse range of varietals, including Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Shiraz, and Petit Verdot, each meticulously nurtured to capture the unique essence of this extraordinary landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis boutique wine farm with just over 11 hectares under vine has utterly spectacular views over the peninsula. Megan van der Merwe is the Head Winemaker, having taken over from Justin Van Wyk in 2021, after serving as Assistant Winemaker during his successful tenure. Megan believes in 'farming to perfection - just don't stuff it up in the cellar!'. This very talented winemaker is certainly one to watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEach of their releases is a tribute to a member of the family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eAccolades \u0026amp; Awards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTim Atkins | 93 points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e‘’Two pickings across five different parcels are the building blocks of this blend, made from a pairing of Sauvignon Blanc and 7% Semillon. Wild yeasts and some skin contact, as well as a variety of fermentation vessels, add complexity, mixing notes of nettles, elderflower and oyster shell with a dab of cream.’’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"height: 267px; width: 100%;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.6016%; height: 19px;\"\u003eYear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.6641%; height: 19px;\"\u003e2022\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.6016%; height: 19px;\"\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.6641%; height: 19px;\"\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.6016%; height: 19px;\"\u003eCultivar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.6641%; height: 19px;\"\u003eSauvignon Blanc \u0026amp; 7% Semillon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.6016%; height: 19px;\"\u003eCountry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.6641%; height: 19px;\"\u003eSouth Africa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.6016%; height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nAlcohol content\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.6641%; height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n13.5% abv\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.6016%; height: 19px;\"\u003eUnits of Alcohol per Bottle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.6641%; height: 19px;\"\u003e10.4 units per bottle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.6016%; height: 19px;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.6641%; height: 19px;\"\u003eWhite Wine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.6016%; height: 39px;\"\u003eFood Matching\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.6641%; height: 39px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsparagus and pea risotto with lemon zest and basil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.6016%; height: 19px;\"\u003eAllergen Information\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.6641%; height: 19px;\"\u003eContains sulphites\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.6016%; height: 19px;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.6641%; height: 19px;\"\u003eConstantia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.6016%; height: 19px;\"\u003eAppellation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.6641%; height: 19px;\"\u003eWO Western Cape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Rakq Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47854696956195,"sku":null,"price":23.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/5118\/8278\/files\/BeauConstantiaPierre_44d49ef9-b281-4625-a10b-257059cd048a.png?v=1711375650"},{"product_id":"2020-beau-constantia-stella-syrah","title":"2020 Beau Constantia 'Stella' Syrah","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\"Derived directly from Latin, the word “stella” meaning star, this wine is a fitting tribute to our deceased mother who will remain a guide and shining light in the Du Preez family as we try to emulate her joie de vivre.\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBeau Constantia is a boutique wine farm situated at the top of Constantia Nek overlooking False Bay. These lovingly nurtured vines are spoilt with panoramic views of the Stellenbosch and Helderberg Mountain ranges.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTasting Notes \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMegan van der Merwe, the brilliant young winemaker at Beau Constantia, set out to make the Stella with ‘the absolute intention to preserve the site that grew the fruit’. The Syrah and Viognier for this wine grow side by side on one of the farm’s lower lying slopes – both varietals are picked together, when the Syrah is ripe, meaning that the Viognier hangs on the vine until it is a little raisined, adding a rich honey-like component to the wine. 18 months in French oak (only 28% new) adds complexity to the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFloral notes of violet, spicy black pepper, dried herbs and fresh red fruit – cherry and pomegranate – are held together by savoury fine tannin. Epic!\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem; text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/5118\/8278\/files\/2020_Beau_Constantia_Stella_Syrah_1024x1024.png?v=1711376354\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eWinery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome two decades ago, raging wildfires swept through an area of forest high up on Constantia Nek, leaving the slopes scorched and bare. When the fire had subsided, what was left was a brilliant and unique spot for planting a vineyard; 350 metres above sea level, with cooling ocean breezes and steep sun-bathed hills and so, like a phoenix, Beau Constantia rose from the ashes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSensing opportunity, Pierre and Cecily Du Preez acquired the 22-hectare property in 2002. With thorough soil analysis guiding their efforts, the inaugural vineyards were planted in 2003 under the careful guidance of farm manager, Japie Bronn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe journey to establish vineyards on these challenging slopes demanded patience and unwavering commitment. Today, Beau Constantia proudly boasts 11.47 hectares under vine, a testament to the perseverance and dedication of all involved. Within these vineyards thrive a diverse range of varietals, including Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Shiraz, and Petit Verdot, each meticulously nurtured to capture the unique essence of this extraordinary landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis boutique wine farm with just over 11 hectares under vine has utterly spectacular views over the peninsula. Megan van der Merwe is the Head Winemaker, having taken over from Justin Van Wyk in 2021, after serving as Assistant Winemaker during his successful tenure. Megan believes in 'farming to perfection - just don't stuff it up in the cellar!'. This very talented winemaker is certainly one to watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEach of their releases is a tribute to a member of the family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eAccolades \u0026amp; Awards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e93pts | Platter's 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTim Atkin 90pts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e“Stella is a Côte Rôtie style co-fermentation of Syrah with 0.05% (yes, really) Viognier and 52% whole bunches. Very much a cool climate style, it has aromas of dried herbs and white pepper, savoury tannins, perfumed 28% new wood and bright red cherry and pomegranate fruit.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.6016%;\"\u003eYear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.6641%;\"\u003e2020\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.6016%;\"\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.6641%;\"\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.6016%;\"\u003eCultivar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.6641%;\"\u003e99.5% Syrah with a splash of Viognier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.6016%;\"\u003eCountry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.6641%;\"\u003eSouth Africa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.6016%;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nAlcohol content\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.6641%;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n14.18% abv\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.6016%;\"\u003eUnits of Alcohol per Bottle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.6641%;\"\u003e10.6 units per bottle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.6016%;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.6641%;\"\u003eRed Wine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.6016%;\"\u003eFood Matching\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.6641%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnjoy with simple Ostrich Carpaccio covered in all kinds of Umami – try truffle, pecorino, honey or\/and Dijon mustard with good quality, local, Olive oil and Carpaccio covered in truffle and parmesan or dijon mustard. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.6016%;\"\u003eAllergen Information\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.6641%;\"\u003eContains sulphites\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.6016%;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.6641%;\"\u003eConstantia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.6016%;\"\u003eAppellation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.6641%;\"\u003eWO Western Cape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Rakq Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47854810824995,"sku":null,"price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/5118\/8278\/files\/BeauConstantiaStella_d3c0b714-941d-47ae-9848-8c267fa420ec.png?v=1711375874"},{"product_id":"2020-glenwood-grand-duc-semillon","title":"2020 GlenWood Grand Duc Semillon","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly 600 bottles produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTasting Notes \u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eColour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraw yellow in colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNose\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in the oxidative style, citrus compote with touch of botrytis and fine oak nuances. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePalate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eComplex wine with a serious mid palate and length. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA better crop compared to 2019, owing to favourable post-harvest conditions and moderate temperatures during ripening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVinification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrapes were picked at 20°C, gentle crushed and was cold macerated on the skins for 8 hours before pressing. The juice was left to settle for two days and racked to barrel. Using only wild yeast, fermentation occurred over an 8-day period. The wine spent 36 months in a 3rd fill 500L French oak barrel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccolades\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold Medal - Gilbert \u0026amp; Gaillard International Challenge 2023 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.6016%;\"\u003eYear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.6641%;\"\u003e2021\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.6016%;\"\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.6641%;\"\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.6016%;\"\u003eCultivar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.6641%;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e100% Semillon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.6016%;\"\u003eCountry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.6641%;\"\u003eSouth Africa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.6016%;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAlcohol content\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.6641%;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e13.5% alc vol \u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.6016%;\"\u003eUnits of Alcohol per Bottle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.6641%;\"\u003e10.1 units\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.6016%;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.6641%;\"\u003eWhite Wine\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.6016%;\"\u003eCellaring Potential\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.6641%;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDrink now or within 7 to 12 years from vintage.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.6016%;\"\u003eFood Matching\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.6641%;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEnjoy with seafood. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.6016%;\"\u003eAllergen Information\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.6641%;\"\u003eContains sulphites\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.6016%;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.6641%;\"\u003eRobertsvlei Valle, Franschhoek\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 41.6016%;\"\u003eAppellation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.6641%;\"\u003eWO Western Cape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Rakq Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48607191105827,"sku":null,"price":31.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/5118\/8278\/files\/2021GlenWoodGrandDucSemillon.png?v=1739445055"}],"url":"https:\/\/vinofandango.co.uk\/collections\/international-womens-day\/semillon.oembed","provider":"Vino Fandango","version":"1.0","type":"link"}