{"product_id":"babylons-peak-private-cellar-swartland-busy-bee-shiraz-mourvedre-viognier-2023","title":"Babylon's Peak Private cellar, Swartland Busy Bee Shiraz Mourvedre Viognier 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eBabylon’s Peak Busy Bee is an elegant Swartland red blend combining Shiraz, Mourvèdre and Viognier. It balances ripe dark fruit with floral nuances, gentle spice and polished tannins, offering a refined expression of South Africa’s warm, characterful Swartland region.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe wine has a deep, inviting colour. On the nose, aromas of ripe plums and blackcurrants mingle with warming spices and delicate floral notes. The palate is fruit-forward and harmonious, showing flavours of cherry, cassis and spice, supported by soft, well-integrated tannins. A subtle toasted character adds length to the smooth, lingering finish.\n\nApproachable in its youth, this 2023 vintage is ready to enjoy now and should develop gracefully over the next few years when stored in a cool, dark place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSourced from the Swartland in South Africa, this blend of Shiraz, Mourvèdre and Viognier undergoes cold maceration before fermentation over five to seven days. The wine is then matured in French oak barrels prior to bottling, contributing gentle toasted notes and additional refinement to the ripe fruit profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eServe slightly cool, at around 16–18°C. It is a versatile partner for roast or grilled lamb, herb-seasoned chicken and richly flavoured mushroom dishes. Decanting is not essential, though 20–30 minutes in a decanter can help open the wine and soften its already smooth structure.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Babylon's Peak Private cellar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54463073550673,"sku":"VDZ-10570055483728-53331314049360","price":11.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/baby02022_1.png?v=1785499270","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/babylons-peak-private-cellar-swartland-busy-bee-shiraz-mourvedre-viognier-2023","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}