{"title":"Old Vine Wine","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"villions-wines-hening-chenin-blanc-2023","title":"Villion Wines - Hening Chenin Blanc, 2023","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"grapes-varieties-box\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wine-testing\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape Varieties:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e100% Bot River fruit from 40 Year old vines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMethod and Maturation:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHand harvested. 50% Crushed and 45% whole bunch pressed. Fermented in barrel. 5% component of skin fermented Chenin. Spontaneous fermented. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e100% of the volume was matured for 11 months in 300- and 400L selected French Burgundian oak barrels. 30% of the oak matured component was in new oak.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Tasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\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\u003eVillion Wines – Hening Chenin Blanc 2023 pours a bright, medium lemon hue with youthful green glints that underline its freshness and cool-climate origin. The clarity is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebrilliant, suggesting careful handling and a wine that is likely to retain its vibrancy for a few more years in bottle.\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 opens with ripe yellow stone fruit, led by peach and apricot, layered with nuances of quince and a touch of honeyed citrus zest. Subtle notes of saline oyster shell, crushed stone, and gentle vanilla and cinnamon spice hint at spontaneous oak fermentation and time on lees, adding complexity and a faint flinty edge.\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\u003eThe palate is dry with a light to medium body, showing a mouth-filling yet finely etched texture driven by dried peach and baked quince flavours supported by lively, tangy acidity. A distinct saline, almost oystershell character runs through the mid-palate, framed by flinty minerality and a chalky pithiness that lengthens the finish and reflects the concentration of old-vine fruit.\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\u003eA finely poised, saline and stone-fruited Cape South Coast Chenin Blanc with flinty complexity and a lingering, chalk-dusted finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eDelightful already but will reward amply with a richer experience within the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003enext 5 -15 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eLimited Production:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eOnly 2980 bottles produced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\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\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table table-bordered product-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eResidual sugar\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.2g\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAcidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.1g\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePh Level\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.45\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRegion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBot River\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eProducer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVillion Wines\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Villion Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50648166662447,"sku":"VW-CB-HE-23","price":57.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/8975\/9023\/files\/MessageInABottle-VillionWines-HeningCheninBlanc2023.png?v=1730386670"},{"product_id":"kaapzicht-the-steytler-range-the-1947-chenin-blanc-2023","title":"Kaapzicht - The Steytler Range - The 1947, Chenin Blanc","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\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":17215,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":16770457},\"5\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"6\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"7\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"8\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"17\":1}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Chenin Blanc\"}'\u003e100% Chenin Blanc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour generations of Steytlers have been custodians of this special site for almost eight decades. Today, it is one of the oldest Chenin Blanc vineyards in the country. It’s deeply connected to our history and our home, making it impossible to mimic. The wine exemplifies the tension between generosity and restraint found in Bottelary Chenin Blanc. Originally 6ha in size, only 1.1ha of the very low yielding vineyard remains.\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\u003eHandpicked, 50% whole-bunch pressed, 50% crushed and de-stemmed (with skin-contact in press).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural sedimentation overnight after pressing (light and gentle pressing with maximum pressure of 0.8kpa).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter settling, the wine is racked to 500l barrels for spontaneous fermentation. Fermentation can last between 2–4 weeks. The wine is aged in barrel for 10 months prior to bottling and bottled unfiltered and unfined.\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 id=\"on-colour\" class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn colour\u003c\/strong\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\"\u003eKaapzicht The Steytler Range “The 1947” Chenin Blanc is a medium lemon-gold in the glass, with a touch of depth that hints at old-vine concentration and time in oak. The wine appears bright and viscous, suggesting both ripeness and a richly textured style rather than something lean or neutral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"on-the-nose\" class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn the nose\u003c\/strong\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\"\u003eOn the nose it is pronounced and complex, with wet straw, dusty white citrus and honeyed yellow peach layered over ripe pineapple and hints of fynbos. Spicy top notes mingle with nuances of tangerine peel, naartjie and lychee, giving an exotic, almost confit-like character while still feeling lifted and well-defined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"on-the-palate\" class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn the palate\u003c\/strong\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\"\u003eOn the palate the wine is dry to off-dry, full-bodied and generously textured, showing concentrated flavours of peach, apricot, pineapple and sweet citrus peel. A plump, glycerol mouthfeel is balanced by well-judged acidity and subtle oak spice, carrying those tangerine, naartjie and lychee notes into a long, opulent yet focused finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"on-the-whole\" class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn the whole\u003c\/strong\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\"\u003eA richly\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etextured\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eold-vine Chenin, combining honeyed stone and tropical fruit with spice, fynbos lift and a long, opulent but finely balanced finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kaapzicht","offers":[{"title":"2024","offer_id":53750421193007,"sku":"KZ-CH-19-24","price":128.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/8975\/9023\/files\/MessageInABottle-Kaapzicht-The1947CheninBlanc2023.png?v=1736052881"},{"product_id":"kaapzicht-chenin-blanc-kliprug-2023","title":"Kaapzicht - Chenin Blanc Kliprug, 2023","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\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":17215,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":16770457},\"5\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"6\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"7\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"8\":{\"1\":[{\"1\":2,\"2\":0,\"5\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}},{\"1\":0,\"2\":0,\"3\":3},{\"1\":1,\"2\":0,\"4\":1}]},\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"17\":1}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Chenin Blanc\"}'\u003e100% Chenin Blanc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanted in 1982 these old bush vines now never yields more than 4 tons per Hectare. Unirrigated and planted in weathered granite topsoil and crumbly clay sub-soil it’s called “Kliprug” because of all the numerous rocks on the ground.\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\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGrapes harvested from registered heritage vineyard planted in 1982.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandpicked crushed and destemmed (with skin-contact in press).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural sedimentation overnight after pressing (light and gentle pressing with maximum pressure of 0.8 kPA).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter settling, the wine is racked to 400L and 500L barrels for spontaneous fermentation. Fermentation can last between 2 – 4 weeks. The wine is aged in barrel for 10 months prior to bottling.\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 id=\"on-colour\" class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn colour\u003c\/strong\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\"\u003eKaapzicht Chenin Blanc Kliprug 2023 would present a medium lemon colour with a slight golden tint, indicating ripe fruit and some time in barrel and on lees. The wine would look bright and viscous in the glass, hinting at old‑vine concentration and a relatively\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etextural\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estyle rather than something lean or neutral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"on-the-nose\" class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn the nose\u003c\/strong\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\"\u003eOn the nose it is likely pronounced and pure, led by citrus and orchard fruit: lemon, lime, green and yellow apple, plus just‑ripe quince and white peach. Subtle notes of honeycomb, acacia blossom and a brush of vanilla and flinty reduction from barrel and lees ageing would add complexity while keeping the profile taut and mineral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"on-the-palate\" class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn the palate\u003c\/strong\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\"\u003eOn the palate the wine should be dry, medium‑ to full‑bodied and clean‑cut, with concentrated flavours of citrus, apple, quince and a touch of pineapple framed by punchy, cool‑climate acidity. A slightly oily, velvety texture from old vines and lees contact would be balanced by that brisk acidity and a light vanilla–spice note, driving a long, dry, tightly wound finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"on-the-whole\" class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn the whole\u003c\/strong\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\"\u003eA focused, citrus‑driven old‑vine Chenin, combining concentrated orchard fruit, flinty minerality and crisp acidity with a gently creamy, lees‑polished texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table table-bordered product-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.42%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eResidual sugar\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.8g\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAcidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.6g\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePh Level\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRegion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStellenbosch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eProducer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKaapzicht\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kaapzicht","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51104058376495,"sku":"KZ-CB-KL-23","price":53.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/8975\/9023\/products\/2_af8ce5d5-5e41-474f-95ba-68bf15614072.png?v=1688291319"}],"url":"https:\/\/messageinabottle.sg\/collections\/old-vine-wine.oembed","provider":"Message In A Bottle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}