{"product_id":"monks-medella-gin-50ml","title":"Monks Medella Gin 50ml","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"977\"\u003eProduced by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMonks Distillery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in the Breede Valley of the Western Cape, Monks Medella Gin reflects a distinctly modern South African approach to craft distilling. The distillery was established in 2018 by Nic and Di Davis on a working farm near the Breede River, becoming South Africa’s first off-grid gin distillery. Surrounded by mountain landscapes and indigenous flora, the distillery focuses on small-batch production using locally sourced botanicals and crystal-clear mountain water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"977\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"1358\"\u003eThe Medella expression is infused with blueberries grown on the farm itself, giving the gin a softer berry-driven profile while still retaining a classic juniper backbone. Double-distilled in copper alembic stills and bottled with minimal intervention, the gin balances traditional dry gin structure with a more contemporary fruit-led style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"1358\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"1531\"\u003eColour:\u003cbr data-start=\"1490\" data-end=\"1493\"\u003eCrystal clear and bright in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"1531\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1533\" data-end=\"1769\"\u003eNose:\u003cbr data-start=\"1542\" data-end=\"1545\"\u003eFresh juniper and citrus peel lead initially, followed by ripe blueberry aromas, soft floral botanicals and subtle Cape buchu complexity. There is a gentle herbal lift beneath the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1533\" data-end=\"1769\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"2059\"\u003ePalate:\u003cbr data-start=\"1782\" data-end=\"1785\"\u003eSmooth and rounded with a clean, dry texture. Blueberry notes add gentle sweetness and freshness without becoming overly fruity, while juniper, coriander and citrus maintain structure and balance. The mouthfeel is soft and approachable with delicate spice in the background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"2059\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2061\" data-end=\"2187\"\u003eFinish:\u003cbr data-start=\"2072\" data-end=\"2075\"\u003eClean and lingering, with notes of dried berries, citrus zest and soft herbal spice carrying through the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Monks","offers":[{"title":"Each","offer_id":45240798150835,"sku":"SPNVXXXX13","price":49.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5195\/9731\/files\/MonksMedellaGin50ml.jpg?v=1776413344","url":"https:\/\/www.wineofthemonth.co.za\/products\/monks-medella-gin-50ml","provider":"Wine of the Month","version":"1.0","type":"link"}