{"product_id":"donkiesbaai-cinsault-2025","title":"Donkiesbaai Cinsault 2025","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"671\"\u003eDonkiesbaai forms part of the Jean Engelbrecht portfolio, with winemaking led by Duran Cornhill. Inspired by a remote stretch of the West Coast where the Engelbrecht family has holidayed for generations, the range focuses on wines that reflect place, simplicity, and food-friendliness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"671\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"673\" data-end=\"985\"\u003eThe Cinsault is sourced from old bush vines in Piekenierskloof, many planted as far back as the 1960s. These vineyards sit high in the Citrusdal mountains, where sandy soils, dry conditions, and cooling evening winds help produce grapes with natural balance and freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"673\" data-end=\"985\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"1290\"\u003eWinemaking follows a minimal intervention approach, including partial whole-bunch fermentation and maturation in older oak. The intention is to preserve the varietal’s natural lightness and aromatic lift rather than build structure through extraction or new wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"1290\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1484\"\u003eColour:\u003cbr data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"1397\"\u003ePale ruby, almost translucent, reflecting a lighter, more delicate style of red wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1484\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1665\"\u003eNose:\u003cbr data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1498\"\u003eFresh red fruit leads - cranberry, strawberry and pomegranate - layered with hints of spice, black tea and subtle earthy notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1665\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1667\" data-end=\"1920\"\u003ePalate:\u003cbr data-start=\"1678\" data-end=\"1681\"\u003eLight to medium-bodied with bright acidity and fine, gently grippy tannins. The fruit profile remains lively and red-fruited, with a touch of spice and savoury complexity adding depth without weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1667\" data-end=\"1920\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1922\" data-end=\"2061\"\u003eFinish:\u003cbr data-start=\"1933\" data-end=\"1936\"\u003eClean and refreshing, with lingering wild strawberry and a lightly spicy, dry finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rust en Vrede","offers":[{"title":"750ml Bottle","offer_id":45417475539123,"sku":"RW2528CI01","price":375.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5195\/9731\/files\/DonkiesbaaiCinsault2025.jpg?v=1775743009","url":"https:\/\/www.wineofthemonth.co.za\/products\/donkiesbaai-cinsault-2025","provider":"Wine of the Month","version":"1.0","type":"link"}