{"title":"Pinotage","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"de-grendel-amandelboord-pinotage-2022","title":"De Grendel Amandelboord Pinotage 2022","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSouth Africa, Cape of Good Hope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage: 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlc: 14.5% by volume\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottle: 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDe Grendel Amandelboord Pinotage 2022 comes from vineyards on the western slopes of the Tygerberg in Durbanville, just a few miles from the Atlantic Ocean.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlackberry, dark cherry and plum are joined by clove, cedar, cocoa, roasted almond and subtle cigar-box notes. The palate is full and concentrated, with fine-grained tannins, balanced acidity and a long, savory finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe grapes are hand-harvested and fermented in open vessels before aging for about a year in French and American oak. The coastal influence and elevated vineyard site help bring freshness to Pinotage’s naturally generous fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI like the way this wine combines the richness often associated with Pinotage with a much more structured and polished profile. The dark fruit is generous, but the tannins, spice and freshness give it enough definition to work very well at the table.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pair with barbecue pork ribs, grilled beef, lamb, game, teriyaki-glazed meats, mushroom dishes, or aged cheddar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe around 58–62°F. Decant for approximately 30–45 minutes if drinking now.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"De Grendel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67753735913769,"sku":"6009804270705","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/5407\/5433\/files\/DeGrenR.jpg?v=1793892215"},{"product_id":"de-grendel-pinotage-rose-2026","title":"De Grendel Pinotage Rose 2026","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSouth Africa, Coastal Region\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage: 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlc: 13% by volume\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottle: 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDe Grendel Pinotage Rosé 2026 is made entirely from Pinotage grown in South Africa’s Coastal Region, offering a fresh and expressive interpretation of the country’s signature grape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWild strawberry, watermelon and pomegranate are joined by rose petal and ruby grapefruit. The palate is light and crisp, with bright acidity, fresh red berry fruit and a subtle savory note leading to a clean, dry finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe warm and windy 2026 growing season brought an earlier harvest, helping preserve freshness while allowing the fruit to reach good ripeness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI like the balance here between fruit and freshness. It is easy to enjoy, but there is enough acidity and savory character to make it particularly versatile at the table rather than simply a warm-weather aperitif.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pair with sushi, prawn ceviche, smoked salmon, Mediterranean mezze, charcuterie, summer salads, lightly spiced dishes, ricotta or burrata.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServe around 45–50°F.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"De Grendel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67753760817449,"sku":"6009804270101","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/5407\/5433\/files\/DeGrenRose.jpg?v=1793892273"}],"url":"https:\/\/305wines.com\/collections\/pinotage.oembed","provider":"305 Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}