{"product_id":"canetsfontein-organic-merlot-2020","title":"Canetsfontein Organic Merlot 2020","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"951\"\u003eCanetsfontein is a historic farm in the Bovlei Valley near Wellington, with roots dating back to 1781 and a modern focus on sustainable, organic farming. The estate sits against the backdrop of the Hawequa Mountains, where varied soils - including Oakleaf and Glenrosa - and moderate altitudes contribute to balanced vine growth and flavour concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"951\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"1477\"\u003eThe farm has evolved into a fully organic operation, avoiding synthetic chemicals and focusing on vineyard health and natural expression. The Organic Merlot 2020 comes from a single vineyard block, with careful canopy management and crop selection used to optimise fruit quality. In the cellar, traditional methods such as open fermentation, gentle extraction, and extended maturation in French oak (18 months) are used to build structure and depth while maintaining varietal clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"1477\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1701\"\u003eColour:\u003cbr data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"1584\"\u003eDark ruby to medium red with a slight garnet edge, showing early development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1701\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1703\" data-end=\"1878\"\u003eNose:\u003cbr data-start=\"1712\" data-end=\"1715\"\u003eRipe raspberry and red berry fruit lead, supported by integrated notes of oak, baking spice, and a subtle earthy undertone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1703\" data-end=\"1878\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1880\" data-end=\"2107\"\u003ePalate:\u003cbr data-start=\"1891\" data-end=\"1894\"\u003eMedium-bodied with a fleshy, rounded texture. Soft tannins frame flavours of raspberry, plum, and hints of chocolate, while the oak adds gentle structure without dominating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1880\" data-end=\"2107\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2109\" data-end=\"2210\"\u003eFinish:\u003cbr data-start=\"2120\" data-end=\"2123\"\u003eSmooth and balanced, with lingering red fruit, light spice, and a soft, savoury edge.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Falk Real Estate (Pty) Ltd","offers":[{"title":"750ml Bottle","offer_id":45417475834035,"sku":"RO2028ME01","price":199.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5195\/9731\/files\/CanetsfonteinOrganicMerlot2020.jpg?v=1775742672","url":"https:\/\/www.wineofthemonth.co.za\/products\/canetsfontein-organic-merlot-2020","provider":"Wine of the Month","version":"1.0","type":"link"}