{"product_id":"best-in-show","title":"Best in Show","description":"\u003cp\u003e1 x Allée Bleue L'Amour Toujours 2020\u003cbr\u003eDouble Platinum – National Wine Challenge 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn elegant flagship blend layered with blackberry, cedar, fynbos and cigar box, complemented by hints of dark chocolate, cinnamon and sweet spice. Silky tannins and remarkable depth carry the wine to a long, refined finish, making it a superb companion to slow-roasted beef, venison or mature cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 x Holden Manz Big G 2021\u003cbr\u003eDouble Platinum – National Wine Challenge 2026 | Top 100 SA Wines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeeply concentrated and beautifully structured, this Bordeaux-style blend reveals cassis, blackberry, mulberry and ripe plum, underpinned by graphite, cedar and subtle oak spice. Polished tannins and exceptional balance make it an outstanding partner for grilled ribeye, roast lamb or beef Wellington.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 x Ridgeback Cabernet Sauvignon 2020\u003cbr\u003eDouble Gold – Michelangelo International Wine \u0026amp; Spirits Awards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA classic Cabernet Sauvignon brimming with cassis, dark plum and a touch of mint, layered with cigar box, dried herbs and well-judged oak spice. Firm yet refined tannins linger on the finish, making it an excellent choice with roast beef, lamb chops or mature Cheddar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 x Neil Ellis The Left Bank Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2021\u003cbr\u003e97\/100 | Riedel Trophy for Best Bordeaux-Style Red Blend – Investec Trophy Wine Show 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted in the finest Bordeaux tradition, this distinguished blend offers generous blackcurrant and plum fruit, lifted by cedar, spice and subtle savoury notes. Elegant structure and finely integrated tannins ensure a long, graceful finish alongside roast lamb, beef fillet or wild mushroom dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 x Ernie Els Big Easy Red Blend 2023\u003cbr\u003eGold – International Wine Challenge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVibrant red and black cherry fruit meets savoury tomato leaf, gentle oak spice and a hint of earthy complexity in this effortlessly appealing blend. Smooth, balanced and wonderfully approachable, it's equally at home with braaied steaks, gourmet burgers or wood-fired pizza.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 x Ridgeback The Journey 2021\u003cbr\u003eDouble Platinum – Michelangelo International Wine \u0026amp; Spirits Awards 2025 \u0026amp; National Wine Challenge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn opulent Bordeaux blend showing layers of mulberry, ripe plum, pepper spice and fragrant fynbos. Plush fruit, seamlessly integrated tannins and a lingering mineral finish create a wine that pairs beautifully with roast lamb, venison or a rich dark chocolate dessert.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine of the Month","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45650350342323,"sku":"PSXX057919","price":1459.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5195\/9731\/files\/BestinShow.jpg?v=1783331688","url":"https:\/\/www.wineofthemonth.co.za\/products\/best-in-show","provider":"Wine of the Month","version":"1.0","type":"link"}