{"product_id":"arendskloof-tannat-2022-diners","title":"Arendskloof Tannat 2022 (Diners)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"784\"\u003eArendskloof Wines forms part of the Eagle’s Cliff winery, located in the scenic Breede River Valley between Villiersdorp and Worcester. Surrounded by mountain ranges and benefiting from warm daytime temperatures balanced by cooler evening conditions, the area is well suited to producing structured red wines with concentration and depth. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"786\" data-end=\"1038\"\u003eThe valley’s diverse soils and Mediterranean climate encourage full ripening of robust varieties such as Tannat, a grape originally from southwest France and now increasingly planted in South Africa for its colour, structure and ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1040\" data-end=\"1375\"\u003eIn the cellar, Arendskloof focuses on extracting the grape’s natural richness while softening its naturally firm tannins through careful fermentation and oak maturation. The result is a powerful yet approachable expression of Tannat that reflects the warm Breede River terroir and the estate’s practical, fruit-driven winemaking style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1040\" data-end=\"1375\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1526\"\u003eColour:\u003cbr data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1440\"\u003eDeep, inky ruby with a dense core, typical of the naturally dark-skinned Tannat grape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1526\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1528\" data-end=\"1661\"\u003eNose:\u003cbr data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1540\"\u003eRich aromas of ripe plum, blackberry and dark berry fruit, followed by hints of brown spice, cocoa and earthy undertones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1528\" data-end=\"1661\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1663\" data-end=\"1849\"\u003ePalate:\u003cbr data-start=\"1674\" data-end=\"1677\"\u003eFull-bodied and structured with concentrated dark fruit flavours. Firm but ripe tannins give the wine grip, while notes of prune, black cherry and dark chocolate add depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1663\" data-end=\"1849\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1851\" data-end=\"1991\"\u003eFinish:\u003cbr data-start=\"1862\" data-end=\"1865\"\u003eLong and bold with lingering dark fruit and savoury spice supported by integrated oak.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arendskloof","offers":[{"title":"750ml Bottle","offer_id":45221661573299,"sku":"RW2228UR04","price":180.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5195\/9731\/files\/ArendskloofTannat2022_Diners.jpg?v=1768485376","url":"https:\/\/www.wineofthemonth.co.za\/products\/arendskloof-tannat-2022-diners","provider":"Wine of the Month","version":"1.0","type":"link"}