{"product_id":"rickety-bridge-foundation-stone-shiraz-2025","title":"Foundation Stone Shiraz 2025","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page-width\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid spacing-bottom\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- Image Slider Column --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item medium-up--one-half\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"notes-image\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Tasting Note Moritz Smelling Wine\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0127\/0090\/9632\/files\/Tasting_Notes_Product_Description_Moritz_Smelling_Wine.jpg?v=1629106985\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Custom Text Column --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item medium-up--one-half\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom__item custom__item--1547756809302 one-whole\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom__item-inner custom__item-inner--html\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"letter-spacing: 1px; text-align: center; font-weight: 600; padding-top: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"letter-spacing: 1px; text-align: center; font-weight: 600; padding-top: 30px;\"\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Rickety Bridge Foundation White Blend 2023 is a South African white wine that impresses with its elegance and complexity. This cuvée is made from a carefully selected blend of different grape varieties such as Nouvelle, Chenin Blanc, Viognier, Roussanne, and Grenache Blanc, which together create a harmonious taste experience. On the nose, a captivating bouquet unfolds with delicate spring blossoms, ripe peaches, mango, and other stone fruit notes. Subtle hints of oak and a refined fruit character round out the aroma. On the palate, the wine is rich and well-structured. Fruity flavors are accompanied by a pleasant acidity that provides freshness. The finish is elegant and long-lasting. The 2023 vintage stands out for its remarkable freshness and elegance. This versatile wine is available in many well-stocked wine shops and online stores, offering excellent value for money. Whether for wine connoisseurs or beginners—the Rickety Bridge Foundation White Blend 2023 is an ideal companion for many occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;\"\u003e49% Chenin Blanc, 15% Grenache Blanc, 15% Ugni Blanc, 15% Rousanne and 6% Viognier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product--description\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid spacing-bottom\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- Custom Text Column --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item medium-up--one-half\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom__item custom__item--1547756809302 one-whole\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom__item-inner custom__item-inner--html\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"letter-spacing: 1px; text-align: center; font-weight: 600; padding-top: 30px;\"\u003eCuvée wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Cuvée wines from South Africa\" href=\"\/en-lit\/collections\/cuvees-aus-suedafrika\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eCuvées\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e are among, at times, the \u003cstrong\u003emost expensive wines in the world\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eBordeaux wines\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong\u003eFrance\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003epremium wines\u003c\/strong\u003e from the \u003cstrong\u003eRioja wine region\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003eSpain\u003c\/strong\u003e are just as likely to be \u003ca title=\"Cuvée wines from South Africa\" href=\"\/en-lit\/collections\/cuvees-aus-suedafrika\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003ecuvées\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. What’s more, the \u003cstrong\u003ebest Champagne\u003c\/strong\u003e in the world is usually \u003cstrong\u003ecuvée Champagne\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003emade using grape varieties including \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Pinot Noir from South Africa\" href=\"\/en-lit\/collections\/rebsorte-pinot-noir\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePinot Noir\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Chardonnay grape variety from South Africa\" href=\"\/en-lit\/collections\/rebsorte-chardonnay\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, and Pinot Meunier.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnd in \u003cstrong\u003eSouth Africa\u003c\/strong\u003e, excellent \u003cstrong\u003ecuvées\u003c\/strong\u003e are also produced, largely thanks to the \u003cstrong\u003ehistorical connection\u003c\/strong\u003e to the \u003cstrong\u003eFrench wine world\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" title=\"Cuvée wines from South Africa\" href=\"\/en-lit\/collections\/cuvees-aus-suedafrika\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecuvées\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 16px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBut what exactly is a cuvée?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eAt its core, \u003cstrong\u003ecuvée\u003c\/strong\u003e means the \u003cstrong\u003eblending\u003c\/strong\u003e of a wine made from \u003cstrong\u003edifferent grape varieties\u003c\/strong\u003e in a fermentation vessel. \u003cstrong\u003eBlending grapes\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong\u003edifferent vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e also leads to a wine being referred to as a \u003cstrong\u003ecuvée\u003c\/strong\u003e. There are essentially two different stages at which the various sites and grape varieties can be blended.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSome \u003cstrong\u003ewinemakers\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003emix \u003c\/strong\u003ethe\u003cstrong\u003e grapes\u003c\/strong\u003e already during \u003cstrong\u003epressing\u003c\/strong\u003e. As a result, the blended grapes \u003cstrong\u003eferment\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003etogether\u003c\/strong\u003e in the fermentation vessel. However, \u003cstrong\u003epost-fermentation blending\u003c\/strong\u003e is used more often. Here, \u003cstrong\u003ealready fermented wines\u003c\/strong\u003e are \u003cstrong\u003eblended\u003c\/strong\u003e together so they can mature together during aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Single Image Column --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item medium-up--one-half\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Tasting Note Grape Variety\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0127\/0090\/9632\/files\/Tasting_Notes_Grape_Variety.jpg?v=1629106985\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid spacing-bottom\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- Single Image Column --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item medium-up--one-half\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Tasting Note Wine and Food Pairing\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0127\/0090\/9632\/files\/Tasting_Notes_Food_Pairing.jpg?v=1629106985\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Custom Text Column --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item medium-up--one-half\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom__item custom__item--1547756809302 one-whole\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom__item-inner custom__item-inner--html\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"letter-spacing: 1px; text-align: center; font-weight: 600; padding-top: 30px;\" data-mce-style=\"letter-spacing: 1px; text-align: center; font-weight: 600; padding-top: 30px;\"\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChicken and seafood dishes with a touch of Asian influence, goat cheese salad, pork, veal, or roast duck.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mtsde-cultivation-info\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rickety Bridge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54859368071436,"sku":"RB-1007-25","price":19.87,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0127\/0090\/9632\/files\/RicketyBridgeFoundationStoneShiraz2024.jpg?v=1759828406","url":"https:\/\/the-winestore.com\/en-lit\/products\/rickety-bridge-foundation-stone-shiraz-2025","provider":"The WineStore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}