{"title":"Wine from Francois Van Niekerk Wines","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe grapes for the Francois van Niekerk Pinotage are sourced from two very special, but distinctly different vineyards sites:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50% from the Agter Paarl region – produces a big, heavily-structured wine.\u003cbr\u003e50% from the Wellington region - lends a soft and rounded red-fruit tone to the final blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach of these dryland vineyard have their roots in heavily textured shale soils, and are vinified separately before being blended together.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth vineyards produce a low yield of 6 - 7 tons per hectare. The perfectly formed bush vines allow optimal sunlight on the grape clusters, resulting in even ripening.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"francois-van-niekerk-pinotage-2020","title":"Francois van Niekerk Pinotage 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003eDense purple hues, with evocative aromas of black cherries, ripe plums, nectarines, boysenberry, wild bramble and exotic oak spice. The juicy and sweet-fruited palate entry, combined with crunchy tannins, lures one into a sense of overtness, yet the wine is sublimely elegant and poised. The complex layers of fruit is in perfect harmony with the oak, all bound together by a lively seam of acidity. The finish is pleasantly dry and savory, with lingering notes of Christmas cake and vanilla pod. Pair with barbequed meats, especially venison and beef bobotie lamb curry seared tuna spicy Asian-d cuisine aromatic curries duck with sweet plum sauce beef or lamb burgers pizza Review: A full-bodied and brooding wine. Precisely balanced with red cherries, blueberries, coffee, and chocolate with silky tannins and refreshing sour cherry acidity. Serious pedigree here. 2021, 96 points and Gold Medal\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Francois Van Niekerk Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949138800687,"sku":"449196","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/francois_van_niekerk_pinotage_nv_bottle_8c76ff2f-f7a4-4b2d-9bf9-6c76de36cfa9.jpg?v=1771489857"},{"product_id":"van-niekerk-francois-pinotage-2021","title":"Van Niekerk Francois Pinotage 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eDense purple hues, with evocative aromas of black cherries, ripe plums, nectarines, boysenberry, wild bramble and exotic oak spice. The juicy and sweet-fruited palate entry, combined with crunchy tannins, lures one into a sense of overtness, yet the wine is sublimely elegant and poised. The complex layers of fruit is in perfect harmony with the oak, all bound together by a lively seam of acidity. The finish is pleasantly dry and savory, with lingering notes of Christmas cake and vanilla pod. Pair with barbequed meats, especially venison and beef bobotie lamb curry seared tuna spicy Asian-d cuisine aromatic curries duck with sweet plum sauce beef or lamb burgers pizza\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Francois Van Niekerk Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949203091503,"sku":"450664","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/francois_van_niekerk_pinotage_nv_bottle_8b6245ff-7696-4d20-b587-430db3f19b37.jpg?v=1771491324"}],"url":"https:\/\/timelesswinesdirect.com\/collections\/wineries-francois-van-niekerk-wines.oembed","provider":"timelesswines.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}