{"product_id":"rickety-bridge-foundation-stone-sauvignon-blanc-2026","title":"Foundation Stone Sauvignon Blanc 2026","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 blend is made from a carefully selected mix of grape varieties, including Nouvelle, Chenin Blanc, Viognier, Roussanne and Grenache Blanc, which together create a harmonious taste experience. On the nose, it reveals an enticing bouquet of delicate spring blossoms, ripe peaches, mango and other stone fruits. Subtle oak notes and a refined fruit character round out the aromas. On the palate, the wine is rich and well structured. The fruity aromas are accompanied by pleasant acidity that lends freshness. The finish is elegant and lingering. The 2023 vintage stands out in particular for its freshness and elegance. This versatile wine is available from many well-stocked wine shops and online stores, and offers excellent value for money. Whether you are a wine enthusiast or just starting out, 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\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;\"\u003eBlended wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Blended wines from South Africa\" href=\"\/en-lu\/collections\/cuvees-aus-suedafrika\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eBlends\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e are among the \u003cstrong\u003emost expensive wines\u003c\/strong\u003e in the world. \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 also \u003ca title=\"Blended wines from South Africa\" href=\"\/en-lu\/collections\/cuvees-aus-suedafrika\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eblends\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. In addition, the world's \u003cstrong\u003efinest Champagnes\u003c\/strong\u003e are often\u003cstrong\u003e blended Champagnes\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003emade from the grape varieties \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Pinot Noir from South Africa\" href=\"\/en-lu\/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-lu\/collections\/rebsorte-chardonnay\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and Pinot Meunier.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExcellent \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" title=\"Blended wines from South Africa\" href=\"\/en-lu\/collections\/cuvees-aus-suedafrika\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eblends\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e are also made in \u003cstrong\u003eSouth Africa\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly thanks to the country's \u003cstrong\u003ehistorical ties\u003c\/strong\u003e to the \u003cstrong\u003eFrench wine world\u003c\/strong\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 blend?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eBasically, a \u003cstrong\u003eblend\u003c\/strong\u003e is made by \u003cstrong\u003emixing\u003c\/strong\u003e different \u003cstrong\u003egrape varieties\u003c\/strong\u003e in a fermentation vessel. Combining \u003cstrong\u003egrapes\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong\u003edifferent vineyard sites\u003c\/strong\u003e also results in a wine being called a \u003cstrong\u003eblend\u003c\/strong\u003e. There are generally two different points at which grapes from different sites and varieties can be blended.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSome \u003cstrong\u003eWinemakers\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003emix\u003c\/strong\u003e the \u003cstrong\u003egrapes\u003c\/strong\u003e during \u003cstrong\u003epressing\u003c\/strong\u003e. As a result, the mixed grapes \u003cstrong\u003eferment\u003c\/strong\u003e together in the fermentation vessel. However, blending after fermentation is more common. In this case, \u003cstrong\u003ewines that have already fermented\u003c\/strong\u003e are \u003cstrong\u003eblended\u003c\/strong\u003e together so they can mature together during ageing.\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 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\u003eAsian-inspired chicken and seafood dishes, 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":66002592039180,"sku":"RB-2004-26","price":15.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0127\/0090\/9632\/files\/foundation-stone-sauvignon-blanc-2025-rickety-bridge-the-winestore-de-1665405.jpg?v=1790856671","url":"https:\/\/the-winestore.com\/en-lu\/products\/rickety-bridge-foundation-stone-sauvignon-blanc-2026","provider":"The WineStore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}