{"product_id":"simonsig-frans-malan-cape-blend-2021","title":"Simonsig Frans Malan Cape Blend 2021","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSimonsig Frans Malan Cape Blend is a \u003cstrong\u003estill dry red\u003c\/strong\u003e produced in the prestigious Stellenbosch area. This blend skilfully combines Pinotage, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot in a profile with elegant structure and remarkable depth. On the palate, it offers \u003cstrong\u003edense fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e, supported by silky, well-ripened tannins, with intense notes of black berries and sweet plum. The long, persistent finish makes it a perfect companion for \u003cstrong\u003ehearty meats\u003c\/strong\u003e, pork-based dishes and mature cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes ripen in Stellenbosch, a highly prestigious area in South Africa's Western Cape. The wine is produced by Simonsig winery, a historic family-run estate deeply connected to the local wine-growing development. The label is a tribute to founder Frans Malan, whose vision continues to guide the estate's work. This deep adherence to its \u003cstrong\u003eplace of origin\u003c\/strong\u003e results in an authentic \u003cstrong\u003eCape Blend\u003c\/strong\u003e, able to precisely convey the region's complex \u003cstrong\u003eoenological identity\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter rigorous selection in the vineyard, each variety undergoes \u003cstrong\u003eseparate vinification\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Pinotage macerates on the skins for six days, the Cabernet Sauvignon for twenty days, while the Merlot ferments for nine days. After malolactic fermentation, the wine is \u003cstrong\u003eaged in barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e of French and American oak for seventeen months. The prolonged stay in wood smooths the structure and enriches the bouquet with elegant notes of vanilla, cedar, tobacco and \u003cstrong\u003edark chocolate\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimonsig Wine Estate is a family-run estate located in \u003cstrong\u003eStellenbosch\u003c\/strong\u003e, deeply connected to the South African winemaking tradition. The pioneer Frans Malan, renowned for creating the country's first Cap Classique Method, is honoured with this prestigious \u003cstrong\u003eCape Blend\u003c\/strong\u003e. His legacy lives on through subsequent generations in a wine that celebrates the region, skilfully blending local Pinotage with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. This label embodies the dedication of the \u003cstrong\u003eMalan family\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering connoisseurs an authentic and refined oenological masterpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Simonsig","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45768032190635,"sku":"58829","price":28.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/simonsig-frans-malan-cape-blend-2021_58829_1_0d0a6457-ded0-4bc7-9c37-af6d51a3e595.webp?v=1773787778","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/products\/simonsig-frans-malan-cape-blend-2021","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}