{"product_id":"simonsig-stellenbosch-tiara-2020","title":"Simonsig Stellenbosch Tiara 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003eSimonsig Stellenbosch Tiara 2020 is a poised South African red blend that brings together Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Malbec in a style that balances power with elegance. Made by one of Stellenbosch’s most respected family producers, it reflects the depth and character that have helped define modern South African red wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, Tiara shows a deep, dense red color that hints at its concentration and structure. The nose opens with explosive aromas of dark berry fruit, blackberry, and black cherry, lifted by warm sweet spices that add polish and complexity.\n\nOn the palate, the wine is rich and layered, with ripe dark fruit at the core and a firm, finely tuned structure that gives the blend shape and length. Its generous 14.5% alcohol is well integrated, and the wine should continue to develop nicely over the next several years, gaining additional savory and tertiary notes with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduced in Stellenbosch, one of South Africa’s most celebrated wine regions, Tiara benefits from a terroir well suited to Bordeaux-style blending, with warm days, cooling influences, and a long ripening season that help build both ripeness and freshness. The grapes are typically harvested at optimal maturity and vinified separately before blending, allowing each variety to contribute its own character to the final wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a versatile red for hearty dishes such as grilled lamb, beef roast, venison, or rich mushroom-based plates. It is best served at around 16–18°C, and decanting for 30–60 minutes is recommended to allow the aromatics to open and the structure to soften.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSimonsig is a pioneering Stellenbosch estate with a family winemaking legacy that dates back to 1970. Widely recognized as one of the key names in the development of South African wine, the producer has earned a strong reputation for quality across still wines and sparkling wines, and remains an important benchmark in the region.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simonsig","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54255441969489,"sku":"XW-62012","price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/simonsig-stellenbosch-tiara-2020_62012_1_5a748d03-2950-4dde-9ac5-25044d926de4.webp?v=1783458908","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/simonsig-stellenbosch-tiara-2020","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}