{"product_id":"piekenierskloof-wines-cinsault","title":"Piekenierskloof Wines - Old Vine \"Heidedal\" Cinsault","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% Cinsault (Ungrafted bush vines)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\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=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGrapes were handpicked early in the morning, 30% whole bunch grapes were added to destemmed grapes and cold soaked for 24 hours in open foudres. Fermentation was initiated with selected yeast strains and kept under 22°C. Malolactic fermentation completed in tank. The wine was matured for 8 months in older 500L French oak barrels before being bottled and matured in bottle before being released.\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\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative font-sans text-base text-foreground selection:bg-super\/50 selection:text-foreground dark:selection:bg-super\/10 dark:selection:text-super\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-w-0 break-words [word-break:break-word]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv lang=\"en\" class=\"gap-y-md after:clear-both after:block after:content-['']\" id=\"markdown-content-2\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"has-inline-images my-2 first:mt-0 [\u0026amp;:has([data-inline-type=image])+\u0026amp;:has([data-inline-type=image])_[data-inline-type=image]]:hidden [\u0026amp;:has(table)_[data-inline-type=image]]:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-renderer=\"lm\" class=\"prose dark:prose-invert inline leading-relaxed break-words min-w-0 [word-break:break-word] [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;*:first-child]:mt-0 [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;*:last-child]:mb-0\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 id=\"on-colour\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\"\u003eOn colour\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eThe Heidedal Old Vine Cinsault shows a surprisingly deep, vibrant red for the variety, with good intensity and concentration.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-pplx-citation-url=\"https:\/\/www.vivino.com\/en\/piekenierskloof-heidedal-old-vine-cinsault\/w\/8675362\" data-pplx-citation=\"\" class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 id=\"on-the-nose\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\"\u003eOn the nose\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eThe nose is aromatic and welcoming, with sweet red-fruit notes of cherry and raspberry at the core. These are layered with savoury hints of black olive, a touch of dark spice and a faint floral lift, adding complexity without heaviness.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-pplx-citation-url=\"https:\/\/www.vivino.com\/en\/piekenierskloof-heidedal-old-vine-cinsault\/w\/8675362\" data-pplx-citation=\"\" class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"on-the-palate\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\"\u003eOn the palate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eOn the palate the wine is elegant yet full-flavoured, with a velvety texture and fine, slightly dusty tannins. Bright red fruit carries through alongside the olive and spice notes, supported by fresh acidity that leads to a long, lingering finish with a subtle fynbos nuance.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-pplx-citation-url=\"https:\/\/wineandculture.net\/2024\/01\/31\/piekenierskloof-heidedal-cinsault-2022\/\" data-pplx-citation=\"\" class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 id=\"on-the-whole\" class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\"\u003eOn the whole\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eAn elegant, old-vine Cinsault: fragrant with red berries, cherry and savoury olive, shaped by fine tannins and fresh acidity into a long, refined finish.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-pplx-citation-url=\"https:\/\/www.vivino.com\/en\/piekenierskloof-heidedal-old-vine-cinsault\/w\/8675362\" data-pplx-citation=\"\" class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003cspan data-state=\"open\" class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\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","brand":"Piekenierskloof Wines","offers":[{"title":"2023","offer_id":58159389081903,"sku":"PW-CI-OV-23","price":114.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/8975\/9023\/files\/PiekenierskloofCinsault.jpg?v=1783742749","url":"https:\/\/messageinabottle.sg\/products\/piekenierskloof-wines-cinsault","provider":"Message In A Bottle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}