{"product_id":"dornier-cocoa-hill-ruby-red-2022-750ml","title":"Dornier Cocoa Hill Ruby Red 2022 750ml","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"c7-product__info\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWestern Cape\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVarieties:Merlot 35% \/ Shiraz 32% \/ Cabernet Sauvignon 19% \/ Petit Verdot 7% \/ Malbec 7%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"c7-product__content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“In a time of seafaring and spice, pirates played in Table Bay…\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAmong them was Long Ben – as fierce as he was tall,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ehe looted and pillaged and scavenged from all.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eBen fast became known for being up to no good,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eand so fled from the seas and gave up his loot.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eHe planted some vines, as was the way,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eand peered out towards the ocean almost every day.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eLong Ben would have gazed longingly at the vista of Table Bay\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003efrom where our vines grow today, on Cocoa Hill.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCocoa Hill Red 2022 is a blend of Merlot (35%), Shiraz (32%), Cabernet Sauvignon (19%), Petit Verdot (7%) and Malbec (7%) from vines that grows in the decomposed granite soils of Cocoa Hill – a hilltop in the folds of the Stellenbosch Mountain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe wine shows aromas of black and red fruit, pepper and a hint of spice. The palate is flavourful and well balanced with pure fruit, fresh acidity and fine tannins and a lingering finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe vines are planted on our Groenkloof farm on the slopes of the Stellenbosch Mountain. The soil is composed of coffee coloured decomposed granite. The vines get full sun which allows for optimum development of rich berry characters in the grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation and Ageing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll components of this blend were fermented separately in vineyard specific batches with pump-overs for colour and tannin extraction being performed five times daily. The wine was barrel matured for 12 months in French oak barrels and a small un-oaked component was used to provide a fresh and lively character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBraised oxtail, Boeuf bourguignon, charcuterie platters and smoked kudu Carpaccio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Dornier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57200511517052,"sku":"6009686980457","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/1208\/0940\/files\/cch-ruby-red-2022-1738243500321.avif?v=1784721769","url":"https:\/\/thecorkandtruckle.com\/products\/dornier-cocoa-hill-ruby-red-2022-750ml","provider":"The Cork and Truckle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}