{"product_id":"simonsig-redhill-pinotage-2021","title":"Simonsig Redhill Pinotage 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eSimonsig Redhill Pinotage 2021 is a full-bodied Stellenbosch red made from Pinotage, South Africa’s distinctive crossing of Pinot Noir and Cinsault. Sourced from the estate’s Redhill vineyards, it brings ripe berry fruit together with spice, oak and a firm, polished structure, while reflecting the Malan family’s long-standing place in South African wine history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep ruby in colour, the wine opens with aromas of wild berries and plum, layered with clove and a hint of cedar. On the palate, strawberry and blackcurrant meet silky tannins and notes of dark chocolate, leading to a dry, persistent finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Pinotage comes from selected Redhill parcels on the Simonsig estate, where red soils rich in granite and weathered shell deposits contribute to the vines’ growing conditions. The vineyards are farmed according to organic and sustainable principles, and the grapes are hand-harvested at phenolic ripeness. After a short cold maceration, fermentation takes place in open tanks, with some whole-cluster fruit and regular manual punch-downs; the wine is pressed after six days on the skins. Following malolactic fermentation in tank, it spends more than a year in French and American oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEnjoy with grilled or roasted red meats, slow-cooked lamb, or dishes featuring mushrooms and dark, savoury sauces. Serve at around 16–18°C; a brief decant of 30–60 minutes can help the wine open up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSimonsig is associated with the Malan family, whose contribution to South African winemaking is described in the supplied producer notes as pioneering. The estate has worked with its Redhill vineyards since the first bottling referenced in those notes, drawing on the site to express the character of Stellenbosch Pinotage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simonsig","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55779741466961,"sku":"XW-63301","price":33.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/simonsig-redhill-pinotage-2021","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}