{"product_id":"cape-point-vineyards-reserve-red-2023","title":"Cape Point Vineyards Reserve Red 2023","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"916\"\u003eCape Point Vineyards sits high on the slopes above Noordhoek on the Cape Peninsula, just a few kilometres from the Atlantic Ocean. It is the only winery in the Cape Point district, where vineyards benefit from a rare maritime environment shaped by the meeting of cool Atlantic breezes and the winds sweeping across False Bay. This combination slows the ripening process and preserves natural acidity, allowing wines to develop concentration while maintaining freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"916\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"1152\"\u003eThe vineyards lie on the mountain slopes below Chapman’s Peak, where soils of decomposed granite, limestone and kaolin contribute both structure and a distinctive mineral character to the wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"1152\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1579\"\u003eThe Cape Point Vineyards Reserve Red 2023 reflects the estate’s approach to classic Bordeaux-style blending. Cabernet Sauvignon provides structure and depth, Merlot adds roundness and fruit, and Cabernet Franc contributes aromatic lift. Each component is vinified separately before maturation in French oak, allowing the final blend to express both the cool coastal terroir and the estate’s careful winemaking philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1579\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1630\" data-end=\"1699\"\u003eColour:\u003cbr data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1644\"\u003eDeep ruby with a vibrant core and youthful purple edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1630\" data-end=\"1699\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1701\" data-end=\"1866\"\u003eNose:\u003cbr data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1713\"\u003eBlackcurrant and dark cherry lead the aromatics, followed by hints of plum, cedar and graphite. Subtle notes of dried herbs and oak spice add complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1701\" data-end=\"1866\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1868\" data-end=\"2106\"\u003ePalate:\u003cbr data-start=\"1879\" data-end=\"1882\"\u003eMedium- to full-bodied with firm but polished tannins. The palate shows cassis, blackberry and plum supported by fresh acidity typical of the coastal Cape Peninsula. Gentle oak influence adds notes of cocoa, cedar and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1868\" data-end=\"2106\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2210\"\u003eFinish:\u003cbr data-start=\"2119\" data-end=\"2122\"\u003eLong and structured, with lingering dark fruit, savoury herbs and a subtle mineral edge.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cape Point Vineyards","offers":[{"title":"750ml Bottle","offer_id":45185712750771,"sku":"RW2328BR29","price":480.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5195\/9731\/files\/RW2328BR29.jpg?v=1766151093","url":"https:\/\/www.wineofthemonth.co.za\/products\/cape-point-vineyards-reserve-red-2023","provider":"Wine of the Month","version":"1.0","type":"link"}