{"title":"Gabriëlskloof Range","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe wines in our Gabriëlskloof Range are made with exceptional attention to detail, offering \u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003ea selection of boutique-style wines that always over-deliver on quality and value.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chenin-blanc-2025-wine","title":"Synonym Chenin Blanc 2025","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-subheading text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-1.5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eSynonym is the new name for our Gabriëlskloof Chenin Blanc, part of the Gabriëlskloof Range. We chose this name because Chenin Blanc is synonymous with South African wine—it's our country in a glass. Whilst crafted with the same attention to detail as our Landscape Series, Synonym is designed to be approachable and enjoyed upon release, showing the pure expression of Chenin from vineyards in Bot River, Swartland and Elgin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-subheading text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-1.5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCLIMATE \u0026amp; VITICULTURE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eThe 2025 vintage was marked by a late wet winter and ideal spring conditions, fostering vigorous vineyard growth. Challenging weather during early flowering reduced yields, concentrating the fruit. Summer arrived mild and dry before hot conditions accelerated our harvest timing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-subheading text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-1.5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVINIFICATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eAll fruit was whole-bunch pressed and 100% wild-fermented. Half was fermented in stainless steel tanks, with the remaining half fermented in barrel. The wine spent seven months on its lees before bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-subheading text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-1.5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eA concentrated expression showing yellow citrus, green papaya, white pear and white floral notes on the nose. The palate is concentrated and weighty, with lemon curd, Granny Smith apple and loquat alongside mouth-coating honeycomb, cut through by the freshness and crunch of watermelon rind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-subheading text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-1.5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTECHNICAL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eAlc 13.5% vol | RS 2.5 | TA 6.0 | pH 3.44\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1774\/8945\/files\/Chenin_Blanc_2025.pdf?v=1763401577\"\u003ePDF Tasting note\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gabriëlskloof Range","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42710909288509,"sku":"CB25","price":160.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1774\/8945\/files\/Gabrielskloof-CheninBlanc-Synonym-750ml-Front-2025-HD-noShadow.png?v=1763605685"},{"product_id":"the-blanc-2025","title":"The Blanc 2025","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The Blanc\" is the new name for our Gabriëlskloof Sauvignon Blanc, part of the Gabriëlskloof Range. We chose this name for obvious reasons – it's a playful nod to the variety itself whilst giving our Sauvignon Blanc its own distinct identity. Together with the Rosebud, Synonym Chenin Blanc, The Blend and Syrah, this range offers a selection of boutique-style wines that always over-deliver on quality and value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCLIMATE \u0026amp; VITICULTURE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2025 vintage benefited from a late, wet winter and ideal spring conditions, though early flowering faced challenges from wind and rain. The season progressed into a mild, dry summer followed by hot conditions that accelerated harvest timing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVINIFICATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Sauvignon Blanc 2025 was fermented wild in stainless steel tanks and left on its lees for seven months before bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA rockpool salinity and kelpy freshness mingle with blackcurrant and white flowers on the nose, whilst the palate is bracingly fresh and yet with rounded edges, showing litchis and green tropical fruits. The mouthfeel has a crunchy, watermelon-rind character that keeps the wine focused – and very moreish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTECHNICAL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlc 14% vol | RS 1.8 g\/l | TA 6.2 g\/l | pH 3.20\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1774\/8945\/files\/The_Blanc_Sauvignon_Blanc_2025.pdf?v=1767862310\"\u003ePDF Tasting note\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gabriëlskloof Range","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42905912836157,"sku":"SB25","price":135.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1774\/8945\/files\/Gabrielskloof-Gabrielskloof-SauvignonBlanc-750ml-Front-2025-HD-noShadow.png?v=1773654113"},{"product_id":"blend-2024","title":"The Blend 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Blend is part of the Gabriëlskloof Range, together with our Rosebud, \"The Blanc\" Sauvignon Blanc, Synonym Chenin Blanc and Syrah. This range offers a selection of boutique-style wines that always over-deliver on quality and value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCLIMATE \u0026amp; VITICULTURE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2024 vintage was marked by a wet winter and spring, fostering vigorous vineyard growth, whilst challenging weather during flowering resulted in lower yields. Despite reduced quantities, the 2024 wines showcase intense characteristics balanced by a lively freshness, a testament to the vineyard's robust early-season development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVINIFICATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter careful hand-picking, the bunches were destemmed and gravity-fed into fermentation tanks, enabling whole-berry fermentation. Naturally fermented and aged 18 months in older French barrique. The wine's components are Cabernet Sauvignon (54%), Cabernet Franc (16%), Merlot (12%), Petit Verdot (12%), and Malbec (6%).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA complex and alluring nose shows plum, mulberry and black forest cake. The palate is lively and nicely weighted, led by ample crushed red and black fruits, with freshness from spearmint and the texture and crunch of red apple skin. Dry tannins and hints of leather deliver a comforting, savoury finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTECHNICAL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlc 14.8% vol | RS 1.6 g\/l | TA 5.3 g\/l | pH 3.55\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1774\/8945\/files\/The_Blend_2024.pdf?v=1769001759\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePDF Tasting note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gabriëlskloof Range","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42912275365949,"sku":"BL24","price":175.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1774\/8945\/files\/Gabrielskloof-Gabrielskloof-TheBlend-750ml-Front-2024-HD-noShadow.png?v=1774366280"},{"product_id":"swartrivier-syrah-2024","title":"Swartrivier Syrah 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e100% Syrah\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eThe Swartrivier Syrah is part of the Gabriëlskloof Range, together with our Rosebud, “The Blanc” Sauvignon Blanc, Synonym Chenin Blanc and The Blend. This range offers a selection of boutique-style wines that always over-deliver on quality and value.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCLIMATE \u0026amp; VITICULTURE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2024 vintage was marked by a wet winter and spring, fostering vigorous vineyard growth, whilst challenging weather during flowering resulted in lower yields. Despite reduced quantities, the 2024 wines showcase intense characteristics balanced by a lively freshness, a testament to the vineyard's robust early-season development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVINIFICATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eFollowing careful hand-picking, a portion of the bunches were destemmed and transferred to fermentation tanks using a gravity system, allowing for whole berry fermentation, while the rest went in as whole bunch. Naturally fermented and aged in older French barrique for 12 months.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eBramble, plum, dark chocolate and a spiced quality from both white pepper and nutmeg on the nose – as well as violets and kelp. The palate is grippy and dry, with a refreshingly tart plum skin texture alongside succulent crushed blackberries, salted liquorice and cocoa. Fruity, crunchy and saline.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTECHNICAL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlc 14% vol | RS 2.2 g\/l | TA 5.5 g\/l | pH 3.60\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1774\/8945\/files\/Syrah2024.pdf?v=1774366145\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePDF Tasting note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gabriëlskloof Range","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43053253754941,"sku":"SY24","price":175.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1774\/8945\/files\/Gabrielskloof-Gabrielskloof-Syrah-Swartrivier-Botriver-750ml-Front-2024-HD-noShadow.png?v=1774366298"},{"product_id":"rosebud-2026","title":"Rosebud 2026","description":null,"brand":"Gabriëlskloof Range","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43339007983677,"sku":"RB26","price":130.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1774\/8945\/files\/Gabrielskloof-Gabrielskloof-Rose-Rosebud-Botriver-750ml-Front-2026-HD-NoShadow.png?v=1785153123"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1774\/8945\/collections\/gabrielskloof-range-499908_45d9f358-ebc4-4813-9f9d-d17982db1c55.jpg?v=1779906463","url":"https:\/\/gabrielskloof.co.za\/collections\/gabrielskloof-range\/wine.oembed","provider":"Gabriëlskloof Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}