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The palate entry has good richness with fine tannin supported by the ripe fresh fruit and hints of spice. Very balanced oak integration with a fresh long finish. ","brand":"Seckford Agencies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":5737935365,"sku":"glenelly-grandvin","price":19.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0246\/1053\/files\/Glenelly_Estate_Reserve_Red_Blend_2013.png?v=1770425187"},{"product_id":"vondeling-petit-rouge-2012-pos","title":"Vondeling Merlot Cabernet 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wine displays a bright ruby red colour. It shows a vibrant, fruit filled aroma of sleek cherries, subtle raspberry and soft, black pepper. The nose carries through beautifully to the palate and is nicely supported by refined tannins with a smooth finish. A dynamic wine, which can be enjoyed at many levels, but is exceptionally well pared with a traditional South African braai. Alternatively, Sunday roast is a must. 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A rich full palate with firm tannins and lingering black fruit juiciness.\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\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"PDN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":30282572136507,"sku":"labri-affinity","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0246\/1053\/files\/La_Bri_Affinity_2021.jpg?v=1764764536"},{"product_id":"copy-of-kwv-classic-pinotage-2017","title":"KWV Classic Merlot 2023","description":"Aromas of strawberry, sour cherry and pomegranate, with nuances of herbs and cedar oak.","brand":"North South Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32547802775611,"sku":"kwv-merlot","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0246\/1053\/products\/KWV_Classic_Merlot_2023.jpg?v=1764762679"},{"product_id":"copy-of-springfield-life-from-stone-2020","title":"Springfield Work of Time 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBordeaux Blend - Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot. 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