{"product_id":"saronsberg-tulbagh-full-circle-2021","title":"Saronsberg Tulbagh Full Circle 2021","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSaronsberg Full Circle is a structured red wine that expresses an elegant \u003cstrong\u003eblend\u003c\/strong\u003e of Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Roussanne and Viognier. In the glass, it displays a deep, dark purple colour, which anticipates an intense aromatic profile. On the nose, it offers defined notes of \u003cstrong\u003eripe plum\u003c\/strong\u003e and small red berries, enriched by floral hints of lavender, spicy nuances and touches of smoked meat. On the palate, the structure is enveloping, supported by \u003cstrong\u003esolid yet approachable tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e that harmoniously blend with the measured hints of oak, delivering a sip of great balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis red originates in Tulbagh, South Africa, from vines grown on \u003cstrong\u003estructured red soils\u003c\/strong\u003e characterised by coarse gravel and weathered schist. This soil composition gives the grapes a concentrated expression, ensuring deep colours and dense polyphenolic textures. The low yields result in the glass in a \u003cstrong\u003esustained flavour profile\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003eprecise intensity\u003c\/strong\u003e, highlighting the strong connection between the fruit and the distinctive characteristics of the terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are hand-harvested, cooled to 4°C and vinified separately. Syrah and Mourvèdre are carefully destemmed and selected berry by berry. Fermentation takes place in open tanks with punch-downs and pump-overs, followed by a \u003cstrong\u003eprolonged maceration\u003c\/strong\u003e on the skins to encourage extraction. The Viognier ferments at a low temperature, while the Grenache undergoes spontaneous fermentation. After malolactic fermentation in wood and an initial rest on the lees, the blend is composed. The wine completes twenty months of ageing in \u003cstrong\u003eAllier French oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e. A careful racking and a subsequent \u003cstrong\u003ebottle ageing\u003c\/strong\u003e period of eleven months perfect the structure and elegance of the sip.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSaronsberg Full Circle\u003c\/strong\u003e originates in Tulbagh as an ambitious project driven by a passion for South African viticulture. This fine 2021 vintage, overseen by winemaker Dewaldt Heyns, is the result of a meticulous manual harvest and a skilful blend predominantly based on Syrah grapes. The wine matures for \u003cstrong\u003e20 months in Allier French oak barriques\u003c\/strong\u003e and rests in the bottle for a further 11 months, delivering full and enveloping tannins. Its excellence is confirmed by the prestigious \u003cstrong\u003e94 points from Tim Atkin\u003c\/strong\u003e and the gold medal at the Michelangelo Awards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Saronsberg Cellar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44733315383467,"sku":"54276","price":68.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/saronsberg-tulbagh-full-circle-2021_54276_1_bdca5677-b85a-481c-a5d1-058e4b7a3710.webp?v=1773746207","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-be\/products\/saronsberg-tulbagh-full-circle-2021","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}