{"product_id":"bellevue-reserve-pinotage-2022","title":"Bellevue Reserve Pinotage 2022","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"374\" data-end=\"670\"\u003eBellevue Wine Estate lies in the Bottelary Hills of Stellenbosch, an area prized for red wines thanks to warm days, cooling afternoon breezes and well-drained granite and shale soils. These conditions help produce Pinotage with ripe fruit concentration, freshness and firm underlying structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"374\" data-end=\"670\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"1107\"\u003eBellevue holds a special place in South African wine history as one of the early homes of Pinotage, with deep family roots and a long association with the country’s signature grape. The Reserve range draws from selected vineyard parcels and reflects a more serious, cellar-worthy expression of the variety. Careful oak maturation and patient winemaking aim for polish, depth and longevity while preserving the character of the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"1107\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1270\"\u003eColour:\u003cbr data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1206\"\u003eDeep ruby red with a dark garnet core and youthful brightness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1270\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1421\"\u003eNose:\u003cbr data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1284\"\u003eViolet perfume, black cherry and ripe plum rise first, followed by cedarwood, raspberry compote, sweet spice and a savoury earthy note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1421\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1702\"\u003ePalate:\u003cbr data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1437\"\u003eRich and concentrated, with flavours of maraschino cherry, blackberry and dark plum supported by dense, fine-grained tannins. The texture is muscular yet refined, with freshness balancing the generous fruit weight. Subtle oak adds structure rather than dominance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1702\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1704\" data-end=\"1803\"\u003eFinish:\u003cbr data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1718\"\u003eLong and polished, finishing with dark berries, spice and a lingering savoury edge.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bellevue Wine Estate","offers":[{"title":"750ml Bottle","offer_id":45308275589299,"sku":"RW2228PT62","price":270.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5195\/9731\/files\/BellevueReservePinotage2022.jpg?v=1772111662","url":"https:\/\/www.wineofthemonth.co.za\/products\/bellevue-reserve-pinotage-2022","provider":"Wine of the Month","version":"1.0","type":"link"}