{"product_id":"van-wyk-family-wines-rebecca-may-2025","title":"Rebecca May 2025","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page-width\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- TASTING NOTES --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid spacing-bottom\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item medium-up--one-half\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"notes-image\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0127\/0090\/9632\/files\/Tasting_Notes_Product_Description_Moritz_Smelling_Wine.jpg?v=1629106985\" alt=\"Tasting Note Moritz Smelling Wine\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item medium-up--one-half\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom__item one-whole\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 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;\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eRebecca May\u003c\/b\u003e reveals fresh notes of raspberry, cherry and violet on the nose. Juicy and well-balanced on the palate, with red berries, delicate floral nuances and a hint of spice. Subtle oak ageing lends elegance and structure, while the lively acidity and soft tannins provide freshness and a smooth drinking experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- CUVÉE BLOCK with large grape image on the RIGHT --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid spacing-bottom\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- Text on the left --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item medium-up--one-half\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom__item one-whole\"\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; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-pt\/collections\/cuvees-aus-suedafrika\" title=\"Cuvée Wines from South Africa\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCuvées\u003c\/a\u003e are among the \u003cb\u003emost expensive wines\u003c\/b\u003e in the world. \u003cb\u003eBordeaux wines\u003c\/b\u003e from \u003cb\u003eFrance\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003epremium wines\u003c\/b\u003e from the \u003cb\u003eRioja wine region\u003c\/b\u003e in \u003cb\u003eSpain\u003c\/b\u003e are also \u003ca href=\"\/en-pt\/collections\/cuvees-aus-suedafrika\" title=\"Cuvée Wines from South Africa\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCuvées\u003c\/a\u003e. In addition, the \u003cb\u003eworld's finest Champagnes\u003c\/b\u003e are usually \u003cb\u003ecuvée Champagnes\u003c\/b\u003e, made from \u003ca href=\"\/en-pt\/collections\/rebsorte-pinot-noir\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePinot Noir\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-pt\/collections\/rebsorte-chardonnay\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/a\u003e and Pinot Meunier. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003cb\u003eSouth Africa\u003c\/b\u003e, too, outstanding \u003ca href=\"\/en-pt\/collections\/cuvees-aus-suedafrika\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCuvées\u003c\/a\u003e are produced, particularly as a result of the country's \u003cb\u003ehistorical ties\u003c\/b\u003e to the \u003cb\u003eFrench wine world\u003c\/b\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; text-align: justify;\"\u003eBasically, \u003cb\u003eCuvée\u003c\/b\u003e means \u003cb\u003eblending\u003c\/b\u003e a wine made from \u003cb\u003edifferent grape varieties\u003c\/b\u003e in a fermentation vessel. \u003cb\u003eBlending grapes\u003c\/b\u003e from \u003cb\u003edifferent vineyard sites\u003c\/b\u003e also results in a wine being referred to as a \u003cb\u003eCuvée\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSome Winemaker \u003cb\u003eblend the grapes\u003c\/b\u003e during \u003cb\u003epressing\u003c\/b\u003e. As a result, the blended grapes \u003cb\u003eferment\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003etogether\u003c\/b\u003e in the fermentation vessel. However, \u003cb\u003eblending after fermentation\u003c\/b\u003e is more common. In this process, \u003cb\u003ewines that have already fermented\u003c\/b\u003e are \u003cb\u003eblended\u003c\/b\u003e together so that they can mature together during ageing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Image on the right --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item medium-up--one-half\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0127\/0090\/9632\/files\/Tasting_Notes_Grape_Variety.jpg?v=1629106985\" alt=\"Tasting Note Grape Variety\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- FOOD PAIRING --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid spacing-bottom\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- Image on the left --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item medium-up--one-half\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0127\/0090\/9632\/files\/Tasting_Notes_Food_Pairing.jpg?v=1629106985\" alt=\"Tasting Note Wine and Food Pairing\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Text on the right --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item medium-up--one-half\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom__item one-whole\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 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; text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eRebecca May\u003c\/b\u003e pairs perfectly with \u003cb\u003eoysters\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003esushi\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003epoultry\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Van Wyk Family Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65979363393804,"sku":"VW-1002-25","price":29.53,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0127\/0090\/9632\/files\/FamilyWinesRebeccaMay.jpg?v=1759235379","url":"https:\/\/the-winestore.com\/en-pt\/products\/van-wyk-family-wines-rebecca-may-2025","provider":"The WineStore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}