{"product_id":"klein-constantia-red-2024","title":"Estate Red Blend 2024","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;\"\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRed\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Winery Klein Constantia\" href=\"https:\/\/the-winestore.com\/collections\/klein-constantia\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKlein Constantia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e displays an \u003cstrong\u003eintense ruby-red colour\u003c\/strong\u003e. The bouquet reveals aromas of \u003cstrong\u003ecassis\u003c\/strong\u003e, underpinned by subtle \u003cstrong\u003eherbal and floral nuances\u003c\/strong\u003e. On the palate, the wine is \u003cstrong\u003erefined, rich and balanced\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong\u003efirm tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e and an \u003cstrong\u003eelegant structure\u003c\/strong\u003e. Notes of \u003cstrong\u003eblackberries and cigar box\u003c\/strong\u003e emerge, leading to a \u003cstrong\u003elong, spicy finish\u003c\/strong\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;\"\u003eRed wine blend\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-sw\/collections\/cuvees-aus-suedafrika\" title=\"Blended wines from South Africa\" 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 and \u003cstrong\u003epremium wines\u003c\/strong\u003e from the \u003cstrong\u003eRioja wine region\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003eSpain\u003c\/strong\u003e are also \u003ca href=\"\/en-sw\/collections\/cuvees-aus-suedafrika\" title=\"Blended wines from South Africa\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eblends\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. The world's \u003cstrong\u003efinest Champagnes\u003c\/strong\u003e are also usually \u003cstrong\u003eChampagne blends\u003c\/strong\u003e, made from the grape varieties \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" href=\"\/en-sw\/collections\/rebsorte-pinot-noir\" title=\"Pinot Noir from South Africa\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePinot Noir\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" href=\"\/en-sw\/collections\/rebsorte-chardonnay\" title=\"Chardonnay grape variety from South Africa\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and Pinot Meunier.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExcellent \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-sw\/collections\/cuvees-aus-suedafrika\" title=\"Blended wines from South Africa\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eblends\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e are also made in \u003cstrong\u003eSouth Africa\u003c\/strong\u003e, thanks in particular to its \u003cstrong\u003ehistoric 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;\"\u003eAt its most basic, a \u003cstrong\u003eblend\u003c\/strong\u003e is made by \u003cstrong\u003ecombining\u003c\/strong\u003e different grape varieties in a fermentation vessel. Combining \u003cstrong\u003egrapes\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong\u003edifferent vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e can also result in a wine being called a \u003cstrong\u003eblend\u003c\/strong\u003e. There are generally two different stages at which grapes from different sites and varieties can be blended.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSome Winemakers \u003cstrong\u003ecombine\u003c\/strong\u003e the \u003cstrong\u003egrapes\u003c\/strong\u003e during \u003cstrong\u003ecrushing\u003c\/strong\u003e. As a result, the mixed grapes \u003cstrong\u003eferment together\u003c\/strong\u003e in the fermentation vessel. However, blending after fermentation is more common. In this method, \u003cstrong\u003ewines that have already fermented\u003c\/strong\u003e are \u003cstrong\u003eblended\u003c\/strong\u003e and then 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;\"\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRed Blend\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Winery Klein Constantia\" href=\"https:\/\/the-winestore.com\/collections\/klein-constantia\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eKlein Constantia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003epairs beautifully with \u003cstrong\u003ehearty meat dishes \u003c\/strong\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003espicy foods\u003c\/strong\u003e. Try it with a \u003cstrong\u003ebraised lamb ragout\u003c\/strong\u003e or a \u003cstrong\u003etender beef fillet\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong\u003eherb crust\u003c\/strong\u003e. Game dishes such as \u003cstrong\u003evenison or duck\u003c\/strong\u003e with a fruity accompaniment, such as \u003cstrong\u003ecranberries or figs\u003c\/strong\u003e, are also an excellent match. For vegetarians, a \u003cstrong\u003emushroom risotto with truffle\u003c\/strong\u003e or a \u003cstrong\u003espicy aubergine curry\u003c\/strong\u003e makes an ideal pairing, as the wine's earthy aromas perfectly complement the dishes.\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","brand":"Klein Constantia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":66002381308172,"sku":"KC-1002-24","price":39.02,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0127\/0090\/9632\/files\/estate-red-blend-2023-klein-constantia-the-winestore-de-1344365.jpg?v=1790856309","url":"https:\/\/the-winestore.com\/en-sw\/products\/klein-constantia-red-2024","provider":"The WineStore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}