{"product_id":"darling-cellars-old-tractor-pinotage-2024","title":"Darling Cellars Old Tractor Pinotage 2024","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDarling Cellars is situated on South Africa's West Coast in the Darling wine region,\u003c\/strong\u003e where cooling Atlantic Ocean breezes help moderate the warm summer climate. This unique combination of sunshine, maritime influence and ancient decomposed granite soils allows grapes to ripen fully while retaining freshness and structure. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Old Tractor range forms part of Darling Cellars' Heritage Collection, celebrating stories and landmarks from the region's past. Fruit for the Darling Cellars Old Tractor Pinotage 2024 comes from dryland bush vines with deep root systems that draw character from the region's ancient soils. Traditional open-tank fermentation, followed by 18 months of maturation in a combination of French and American oak barrels, adds complexity and texture while allowing the distinctive Darling terroir to shine through.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep ruby red with a dense, youthful core and vibrant garnet edges.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRipe plum and dark berry aromas lead the way, supported by notes of black cherry, forest floor and subtle toasted oak. Hints of spice and savoury complexity emerge with time in the glass.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull-bodied and concentrated, showing layers of plum, blackberry and dark berry fruit. Fine-grained tannins provide structure, while integrated oak contributes notes of vanilla, spice and gentle toast. The texture is smooth and rounded, with impressive depth and richness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong and persistent, with lingering dark fruit, savoury spice and well-integrated oak character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Darling Cellars","offers":[{"title":"750ml Bottle","offer_id":45533781491891,"sku":"RW2428PT18","price":159.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5195\/9731\/files\/DarlingCellarsOldTractorPinotage2024.jpg?v=1779716039","url":"https:\/\/www.wineofthemonth.co.za\/products\/darling-cellars-old-tractor-pinotage-2024","provider":"Wine of the Month","version":"1.0","type":"link"}