{"product_id":"orange-river-cellars-omstaan-cabernet-franc-2019","title":"Orange River Cellars, Omstaan Cabernet Franc 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003eOrange River Cellars’ Omstaan Cabernet Franc 2019 is a bold South African red that highlights the character of the Northern Cape’s Green Kalahari. Dark, expressive, and made with fruit sourced from experienced local growers, it offers a distinctive take on Cabernet Franc with both power and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, this wine shows an intense deep purple color. The nose opens with aromas of roasted bell pepper, coffee, and mulberry, giving way to a layered and inviting profile.\n\nOn the palate, it is full-bodied and generous, with notes of dark chocolate, coffee, vanilla, and red fruit. The finish is supported by firm yet elegant tannins, suggesting good structure and the potential to develop further with short- to medium-term cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe grapes come from the wide, sunlit landscape of the Northern Cape, an area known as the Green Kalahari and sourced from Orange River Cellars’ network of 580 experienced grape growers. Founded on 23 December 1965, the producer has long played an important role in the South African wine industry, working with pristine fruit from one of the country’s most distinctive wine regions. Vinification details are not provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Cabernet Franc pairs well with roasted pork, beef burgers, beef stew, meatballs in tomato sauce, roast duck, game, roasted or grilled lamb, and a variety of cheeses. Serve at around 16–18°C, and decanting is recommended if you want to soften the tannins and allow the aromas to open up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrange River Cellars was founded on 23 December 1965 and has grown into an important producer and supplier within the South African wine industry. With grapes sourced from 580 experienced growers across the Green Kalahari, the winery is a major force in the Northern Cape and is recognized for transforming fruit from this unique region into distinctive wines.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orange River Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54366820729169,"sku":"VDZ-10269817176400-52306871124304","price":21.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/oran09019.png?v=1784541364","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/orange-river-cellars-omstaan-cabernet-franc-2019","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}