{"title":"The Old Vine Festival - Tasting Event Line Up","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":false}],"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"},{"product_id":"perdeberg-old-vine-chenin-blanc-cap-classique","title":"Perdeberg - Old Vine Chenin Blanc Cap Classique","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\u003e100% Chenin Blanc\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAge of vines: 48 (old vine registered: 1977)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking Method \u0026amp; Maturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhole bunches were pressed with no skin contact, and only the best free-run juice was selected. The wine was then settled overnight, and then the clean juice was fermented in stainless steel tanks. The juice was settled for twelve hours, and clear juice was transferred to the fermentation tank for the first alcoholic fermentation. After the fermentation, the wine was stored on the lees for six months without any sulphur addition. The wine was then stabilised and filtered before the addition of sugar and yeast for the second fermentation. The second alcoholic fermentation was done in the bottle under a crown cap. The wine was then aged for at least eighteen months on the lees in the bottle. The wine was disgorged and then corked.\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\u003ch4 class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eOn colour\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003ePerdeberg Old Vine Chenin Blanc Cap Classique shows a pale, green‑tinged gold hue with a fine, persistent mousse that forms a delicate collar and steady stream of small bubbles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn the nose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eThe nose is pronounced and youthful, with aromas of green pear, Granny Smith apple, lime and grapefruit, supported by hints of honeydew melon and quince and a subtle biscuity, brioche note from time on lees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn the palate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eDry and lively, this wine has high, crisp acidity and a creamy yet fine mousse, carrying flavours of crunchy green apple, pear and citrus over a fresh, chalky minerality, finishing with a lightly biscuity, lemony autolytic character and good length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn the whole\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eA bright, mineral, citrus‑driven Cap Classique with fine mousse and a gently biscuity finish, combining freshness with old‑vine depth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Perdeberg","offers":[{"title":"2022","offer_id":58095088042287,"sku":"PE-CC-TV-22","price":71.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/8975\/9023\/files\/MessageInABottle-PerdebergOldVineCheninBlancCapClassique.jpg?v=1782030074"},{"product_id":"rebel-rebel-old-vine-colombard","title":"Rebel Rebel - Old Vine Colombard","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\u003e100% Colombard\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eVines planted in 1986\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking Method \u0026amp; Maturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eThe grapes were crushed and de-stemmed, followed by an 8‑hour maceration before pressing. Fermentation was initiated using a naturally cultured pied de cuve, allowing spontaneous fermentation in barrel with minimal intervention throughout the process. The wine was then aged for 10 months in a combination of 300 L and 500 L French oak barrels.\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\u003ch4 class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eOn colour\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eRebel Rebel Old Vine Colombard is a pale lemon to light straw in colour, with a slight green hue that reflects its youth and naturally high acidity. The wine appears bright and clear in the glass, showing moderate viscosity that hints at both freshness and some barrel influence without looking heavy.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eOn the nose\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eThe nose is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eexpressive, opening with notes of white peach, Golden Delicious apple and ripe pineapple, giving a ripe yet focused fruit profile. Underneath the fruit sit more savoury nuances of fresh hay and lemongrass, along with a gentle floral lift, which together suggest old‑vine concentration and a touch of barrel complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eOn the palate\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry with high natural acidity, the palate shows real tension and precision, described by the producer as being “alive with texture”, like a tightly wound spring. Flavours of stone fruit, crisp apple, citrus and subtle tropical notes are layered over a lightly grippy texture and discreet oak, giving depth and length while keeping the wine refreshing and energetic.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eOn the whole\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eA tense, textured old‑vine Colombard that combines bright stone and citrus fruit with savoury hay and lemongrass notes for a lively, characterful white.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rebel Rebel","offers":[{"title":"2023","offer_id":58095141060911,"sku":"RR-CO-CO-23","price":59.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/8975\/9023\/files\/MessageInABottle-RebelRebelOldVineColombard.jpg?v=1782031422"}],"url":"https:\/\/messageinabottle.sg\/collections\/the-old-vine-festival-tasting-event-line-up.oembed","provider":"Message In A Bottle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}