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The result is a richly layered, terroir-driven wine that balances ripe fruit with fine tannins and measured oak influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1738\"\u003eColour: Deep garnet with youthful ruby edges, showing its concentration and vitality in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1738\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1740\" data-end=\"2001\"\u003eNose: A layered bouquet of cassis, mulberry and black cherry is joined by cedar, tobacco leaf and sandalwood. With air, mocha, Christmas cake spice and subtle leather notes emerge, creating complexity without heaviness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1740\" data-end=\"2001\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2003\" data-end=\"2312\"\u003ePalate: Medium- to full-bodied, the palate is rich yet precise. Dark fruit flavours - blackcurrant, plum and red cherry - are framed by well-integrated tannins and refined acidity. Hints of black pepper spice from Syrah and savoury oak spice enhance the wine’s depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2003\" data-end=\"2312\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2314\" data-end=\"2501\"\u003eFinish: The finish is long and dry, with lingering dark fruit, savoury spice and subtle cedar-wood impressions that carry through with finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Glenelly Wine Estate","offers":[{"title":"Red Dry \/ Red","offer_id":45027508256947,"sku":"RW1728BR69","price":369.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5195\/9731\/files\/glenelly-estate-reserve-red-2017.jpg?v=1758708640"},{"product_id":"lynx-cabernet-franc-2018","title":"Lynx Cabernet Franc 2018","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"723\" data-end=\"1181\"\u003eLynx Wine Estate is a family-run boutique winery perched at the foot of the Klein Drakenstein Mountains in\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eFranschhoek, one of South Africa’s historic viticultural centres. Founded in the early 2000s, the estate farms roughly 14 hectares of mainly red varieties, including Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz, on well-drained soils that favour concentrated fruit expression and supple tannin development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1691\"\u003eLynx’s philosophy blends old-school craftsmanship with a modern eye for site-specific expression: small batches, hands-on techniques (such as traditional punching down during fermentation), and lengthy oak maturation for reserve wines. Over time, the estate has become known for producing distinctive varietal wines - including Cabernet Franc - that showcase the savoury, aromatic edges of Bordeaux grapes grown in South African sunshine tempered by coastal influence. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"1911\"\u003eWinemaker Pierre Louw, who has steered the cellar since 2018, focuses on letting varietal character and regional character shine, emphasising texture and balance over extraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"1911\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1982\" data-end=\"2048\"\u003eColour: Deep ruby-garnet with youthful clarity in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1982\" data-end=\"2048\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2050\" data-end=\"2272\"\u003eNose: Aromas of ripe blackcurrant and dark red berries are layered with peppery spice, tobacco leaf and cedar-like oak notes - a hallmark of Cabernet Franc’s aromatic complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2050\" data-end=\"2272\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2274\" data-end=\"2547\"\u003ePalate: Medium-to-full bodied, with a rich core of black fruit and savoury herb nuances. 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The estate focuses on expressive, terroir-driven wines from Western Cape vineyards, using meticulous hand-harvesting, careful sorting and modern winemaking techniques that let cultivar character shine. In the case of the Petit Sirah 2018, grapes are sourced from Paarl and raised with thoughtful oak integration that supports ripe fruit depth without overwhelming it, resulting in a wine that’s both bold and balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColour: Deep ruby-garnet with moderate intensity - a classic sign of Petit Sirah’s darker fruit spectrum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1678\" data-end=\"1681\"\u003eNose: A compelling nose of dark chocolate and toffee-caramel melds with liquorice root and warm spice notes. 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The result is a Cabernet that reflects both the intensity of its site and Lomond’s meticulous winemaking ethos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1533\" data-end=\"1583\"\u003eColour:\u003cbr data-start=\"1544\" data-end=\"1547\"\u003eDeep ruby with youthful garnet hues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1533\" data-end=\"1583\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1792\"\u003eNose:\u003cbr data-start=\"1594\" data-end=\"1597\"\u003eA classic Cabernet profile unfolds with ripe blueberry and cassis fruit, alongside elegant cedar, sweet paprikas and subtle spice nuances that hint at depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1792\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1794\" data-end=\"2070\"\u003ePalate:\u003cbr data-start=\"1805\" data-end=\"1808\"\u003eMedium-full with pure varietal fruit at the core - dark plum and blackberry - supported by fine, well-integrated tannins. 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Deetlefs Pinotage bottles the unique South African grape at its expressive best - rich, earthy and fruit-driven - reflecting Breedekloof’s warm days, cool nights and meticulous viticulture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColour: Deep ruby with hints of garnet at the rim, clear and vibrant in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1492\" data-end=\"1495\"\u003eNose: Aromas of mulberry, raspberry and cherries lead, underscored by spice, subtle vanilla oak and an earthy undertone that hints at complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1682\" data-end=\"1685\"\u003ePalate: Medium-full bodied, the palate shows concentrated cherry and dark fruit cores, balanced by ripe tannins and well-integrated oak. 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