{"product_id":"the-loft-cape-blend-2023-diners","title":"The Loft Cape Blend 2023 (Diners)","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"713\" data-start=\"351\"\u003eThe Loft range \u003cspan\u003efrom Meerendal Wine Estate\u003c\/span\u003e focuses on approachable wines that highlight classic South African varieties while remaining easy to enjoy and food friendly. The Cape Blend style is uniquely South African, typically built around Pinotage - the country’s signature grape - supported by Bordeaux varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot to add structure and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1015\" data-start=\"715\"\u003eSourced from vineyards across the Western Cape, the grapes benefit from the region’s Mediterranean climate, where warm sunny days allow full ripening while cooler evening temperatures help preserve freshness. This balance produces fruit with good concentration while maintaining bright acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1281\" data-start=\"1017\"\u003eFor The Loft Cape Blend 2023, the different varieties were fermented separately to capture their individual character before blending. The wine spent a short period in oak to soften the tannins and add gentle spice without overshadowing the fruit-driven style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1281\" data-start=\"1017\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1447\" data-start=\"1358\"\u003eColour:\u003cbr data-end=\"1372\" data-start=\"1369\"\u003eDeep ruby with vibrant purple highlights, youthful and bright in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1447\" data-start=\"1358\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1588\" data-start=\"1449\"\u003eNose:\u003cbr data-end=\"1461\" data-start=\"1458\"\u003eAromatic notes of ripe plum, black cherry and mulberry lead the way, followed by hints of vanilla, cocoa and soft baking spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1588\" data-start=\"1449\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1902\" data-start=\"1590\"\u003ePalate:\u003cbr data-end=\"1604\" data-start=\"1601\"\u003eMedium-bodied with juicy dark fruit at the core. Pinotage brings flavours of plum and blackberry, while Cabernet Sauvignon adds structure and subtle herbal notes. Merlot rounds out the blend with softness and a smooth texture. The tannins are supple and approachable, making the wine easy to enjoy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1902\" data-start=\"1590\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1992\" data-start=\"1904\"\u003eFinish:\u003cbr data-end=\"1918\" data-start=\"1915\"\u003eSoft and lingering, with ripe berry fruit and a touch of gentle oak spice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meerendal Wine Estate","offers":[{"title":"750ml Bottle","offer_id":45221661769907,"sku":"RW2328BR32","price":112.2,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5195\/9731\/files\/TheLoftCapeBlend2023_Diners.jpg?v=1768485588","url":"https:\/\/www.wineofthemonth.co.za\/products\/the-loft-cape-blend-2023-diners","provider":"Wine of the Month","version":"1.0","type":"link"}