{"title":"Cape Fair 2026 Masterclass","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"domaine-des-dieux-rose-of-sharon-cap-classique-2013","title":"DOMAINE DES DIEUX “Rose of Sharon” Cap Classique, Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Varieties:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePinot Noir (60%), Chardonnay (40%)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the Vineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrown at 330 m on the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, about 7 km from the Atlantic, in clay soils flecked with decomposed Bokkeveld shale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking Method and Maturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColour comes from the saignée method, with juice bled from the press once it has the right blush. The base wines are cool-fermented in stainless steel to keep their delicate fruit, then aged for 96 months on the lees in bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Tasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn colour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePale salmon-pink, with a fine, persistent bead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn the nose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStrawberry, black cherry and raspberry leap from the glass, followed by a savoury, saline edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn the palate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA fine, soft mousse carries the red-berry fruit and gentle brioche from eight years on the lees into a clean, dry finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn the whole\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA fantastic food wine with complex flavours, from one of the Hemel-en-Aarde's specialist Cap Classique houses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Domaine Des Dieux","offers":[{"title":"2013","offer_id":45641765323055,"sku":"DD-CC-RO-13","price":60.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/8975\/9023\/products\/2.png?v=1688291021"},{"product_id":"silverthorn-river-dragon-nv","title":"SILVERTHORN “River Dragon” Cap Classique, Robertson","description":"\u003ch4 class=\"grapes-varieties-box\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Varieties:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Colombar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Inspiration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"If the sky could dream, would it dream of dragons?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDragons exist in the realm of magic, but their origins are grounded by our collective fascination and curiosity in nature. Perhaps inspired by dinosaurs, there is a rich and ancient history of dragons throughout the world. Draco 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\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Making Method and Maturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRiver Dragon was hand harvested towards the end of February in the early hours of the morning at 19 degrees balling. The grapes from a 39 year old vineyard, \u003cbr\u003ewere whole bunch pressed with a very low recovery rate of only 500 litres per ton – this ensures that no bitter tannins are extracted. 40% of the base wine was \u003cbr\u003efermented 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\n\u003cdiv class=\"wine-testing\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Tasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn colour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSilverthorn River Dragon NV shows a pale lemon to light green hue, with a fine, persistent line of bubbles that gives a delicate, refreshing appearance in the glass.\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winecellar.co.za\/silverthorn-river-dragon-nv.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn the nose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe nose is gently expressive, with chamomile blossom and thatch notes layered over subtle stone fruit, pear and green apple, occasionally developing a light earthy or wild-herb nuance.\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline\" href=\"https:\/\/barkeeper.co.za\/product\/silverthorn-river-dragon-750ml\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn the palate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn the palate the wine is dry, light-bodied and brisk, driven by racy acidity and a fine mousse, showing flavours of crisp pear, apple and soft stone fruit, with a faintly salty or savoury edge on the long, clean finish.\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline\" href=\"https:\/\/boundbywine.com\/products\/silverthorn-river-dragon-nv\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn the whole\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA taut, delicately floral Cap Classique, balancing bright orchard fruit with a fine mousse and a refreshing, gently savoury finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" data-state=\"open\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Silverthorn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51111216677167,"sku":"ST-CC-RD-NV","price":70.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/8975\/9023\/files\/RiverDragon.png?v=1742267422"},{"product_id":"lanzerac-blanc-de-blanc","title":"LANZERAC “Cap Classique Blanc de Blancs Brut” Cap Classique, Stellenbosch","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Varieties:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Chardonnay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the Vineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom two Chardonnay blocks on Lanzerac in the Jonkershoek Valley, on deep sandy soils (2.14 ha).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking Method and Maturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePicked in the cool early morning and whole-bunch pressed for gentle extraction. Fermented mainly in stainless steel, with a small portion in French oak, at 13–14°C. Second fermentation in bottle, then 18 months on the lees before disgorgement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Tasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn the nose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCreamy biscuit notes over lively citrus and apple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn the palate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA fine, precise mousse with a yeasty undercurrent beneath bright citrus and apple fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn the whole\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn elegant, refined Cap Classique. Ideal with smoked salmon and caviar, a pear and parmesan salad, or fresh bread dipped in dukkah.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Lanzerac","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58231480582447,"sku":"LA-CC-CC-NV","price":67.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/8975\/9023\/files\/LANZERAC_CapClassiqueBlancdeBlancsBrut_CapClassique.jpg?v=1792075134"},{"product_id":"pieter-ferreira-cape-classique-birdsong-rose-extra-brut-2021","title":"PIETER FERREIRA “Birdsong Rosé” Cap Classique, Western Cape","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eGrape Varieties:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003ePinot Noir (100%)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eOn colour\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eDelicate, radiant salmon-pink, clear and bright, with a fine, persistent mousse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eOn the nose\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eSubtle and refined. Raspberry and sour cherry open, moving into dark red berry fruit. Ginger and nutmeg add spice, and autolytic notes of brioche sit underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eOn the palate\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eDry, with high acidity. A bright, sherbet-like entry leads to a savoury, concentrated dark berry core. Vivid cherry lingers, supported by finely structured brioche and a seamlessly integrated mousse. Nuances of seaweed, citrus peel, lime pith and green almond emerge, and the finish is long and brioche-led.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eOn the whole\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eA precise, savoury, age-worthy rosé Cap Classique with red-berry vibrancy and fine autolytic detail.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PIETER FERREIRA","offers":[{"title":"2021","offer_id":58631126516015,"sku":"PF-CC-BR-21","price":72.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/8975\/9023\/files\/PIETERFERREIRA_BirdsongRose_CapClassique_WesternCape.png?v=1791692954"},{"product_id":"pieter-ferreira-cape-classique-birdsong-extra-brut-2023","title":"PIETER FERREIRA “Birdsong Extra Brut” Cap Classique, Western Cape","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eGrape Varieties:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eChardonnay (71%), Pinot Noir (29%)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlend composition may vary from vintage to vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eOn colour\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003ePale lemon with a light straw cast, clear and bright, with a fine, persistent mousse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eOn the nose\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eClean and expressive. Citrus blossom and white floral notes lead, with grapefruit alongside, and pomegranate and red cherry add a red-fruit lift. Subtle brioche adds a gentle autolytic note.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eOn the palate\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eDry, with bright, energetic acidity that carries saline notes of seaweed and oyster shell through the mid-palate. The texture is fine and the mousse delicate. 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