{"product_id":"spice-route-pinotage-swartland-south-africa-75cl","title":"Spice Route Pinotage, Swartland, South Africa, 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpice Route Swartland Pinotage\u003c\/strong\u003e is a South African red wine made from Pinotage grown on unirrigated bush vines in the Swartland. It pairs ripe dark fruit with cedar, smoke and spice, while bright acidity and smooth tannins keep the full-bodied style fresh rather than heavy. It is a polished, modern take on the grape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the winery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpice Route is a Swartland winery founded by Charles Back of Fairview, built around dry-grown, unirrigated bush vines in a warm, arid corner of the Western Cape. The winery owns its vineyards, about 100 hectares in Malmesbury and Darling, and winemaker Charl du Plessis has worked alongside Charles Back since 2002.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it’s made\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit comes from a single block of bush vines on Koffieklip soils, a ferricrete derived from decomposed Paardeberg granite. It is fermented in open concrete tanks with twice-daily punch-downs, then matured in tight-grain American oak barrels, 30% of them new, with a small portion aged in underground clay pots before blending.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blackcurrant and ripe cherry, with dark spice, cedar and a hint of smoky oak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark berry and stone fruit, lifted by fresh acidity, with smooth, supple tannins and a touch of sweet vanilla oak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and persistent, with lingering spice and a hint of smoke.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to enjoy it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe Spice Route Pinotage at around 16–18°C in a large red wine glass. It is a natural match for braai-style grilled meats, sausages, lamb and hearty stews, and its smoky fruit also suits barbecued vegetables and mature hard cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion \/ origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Swartland, Western Cape, South Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spice Route\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinotage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75cl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease drink responsibly. This product is intended for customers aged 18 and over.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Spice Route","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55550695506257,"sku":"AV-WIN-0260","price":19.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1037\/1435\/7585\/files\/spice-route-pinotage-swartland-south-africa-red-wine-75cl.webp?v=1793323347","url":"https:\/\/the-amber-vault.co.uk\/products\/spice-route-pinotage-swartland-south-africa-75cl","provider":"The Amber Vault ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}