{"title":"Projects","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThese wines offer something a little different - its our space to experiment, embrace risk and push the envelope in terms of winemaking and ageing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"madame-lucys-mcc-2022-wine","title":"Madame Lucy's MCC 2022","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\"\u003ePart of our Projects Range, Madame Lucy's Cap Classique began as a heartfelt passion project and has evolved into a distinguished wine worthy of acclaim in its own right. Now in its ninth vintage, this wine carries the memory of our cherished French Toy Poodle, Lucy, whose playful spirit and unwavering companionship inspired its creation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-subheading text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-1.5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVINEYARD NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eThe 2022 vintage benefited from abundant winter rains and full dam levels, setting the foundation for a cool, even growing season. This cuvée showcases a thoughtful selection: 25% Chardonnay from the cool heights of Elgin, 50% Chardonnay from the mountain vineyards of Ceres, and 25% Pinot Noir from our own Gabriëlskloof estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-subheading text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-1.5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINEMAKING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eAll grapes underwent gentle, extended whole-bunch pressing to preserve delicate aromatics. The juice was naturally fermented and aged separately in older oak barrels for six months before blending and bottling in August 2022. Second fermentation occurred under crown cap, with the wine resting on lees for 20 months before disgorgement with zero dosage in March 2024.\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\"\u003eThis bone-dry Cap Classique presents with remarkable freshness and linear precision. The nose reveals an enticing interplay of bright citrus and toasted brioche reminiscent of lemon meringue pie. On the palate, chalky minerality provides a structure for flavours of crisp Granny Smith apple and grapefruit zest, whilst gentle lees contact adds subtle roundness and complexity. The mousse is finely integrated, leading to a focused, mouth-watering finish that lingers with elegant persistence.\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 11.5% vol | RS 2.7 | TA 6.8 | pH 3.24\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003ePDF Tasting Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42442827006013,"sku":"MCC22","price":360.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1774\/8945\/files\/MadameLucy_sMCC2022_8574aa2f-d4e3-49d9-bb4d-7d40476ee6c0.png?v=1773654050"},{"product_id":"syrah-oxalis-2023-wine","title":"Oxalis 2023","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\"\u003eNamed after the rare and endangered \u003cem\u003eOxalis duriuscula\u003c\/em\u003e, a bulbous geophyte endemic to the Overberg region between Bot River, Heidelberg, and Bredasdorp, this wine celebrates both botanical conservation and terroir expression. Like the delicate flowers of \u003cem\u003eOxalis duriuscula\u003c\/em\u003e—which bloom in white, rosy purple, or combined hues with yellow tubes—this Syrah can only be made in this precise place, reflecting the unique character of Gabriëlskloof's terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-subheading text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-1.5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVINEYARD NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eThree blocks on Gabriëlskloof, 150m above sea level, planted 2003. Previously sold but retained from 2023 vintage onwards to capture exceptional site potential. Soils: Block A1 (100% shale) contributes 50% of the blend; remaining 50% from two sandstone blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-subheading text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-1.5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINEMAKING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eWinemaking follows minimal intervention philosophy to express terroir distinction. 50% whole bunch fermentation. Maturation: 14 months in 500L French oak barrels (2nd and 3rd fill Vicard and Sylvain cooperage). Bottling date: 30\/10\/2024 (Waning crescent).\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 powerful maiden vintage showing a dense bouquet of red and black fruit, violets, white pepper and dried sage on the nose. The palate is pure-fruited, succulent and intense, led by black cherries, muddled blueberries and cocoa nibs whilst a dry, sappy tannin structure from 50% whole bunch fermentation delivers texture and length. Poised, powerful and finessed; this is a wine that delivers early but carries the added promise of ageability.\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 14% vol | RS 2.1 | TA 5.5 | pH 3.6\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1774\/8945\/files\/Oxalis_2023.pdf?v=1758538345\"\u003ePDF Tasting note here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42589812523069,"sku":"SYOX23","price":930.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1774\/8945\/files\/Gabrielskloof-Projects-OxalisSyrah-Botriver-SouthAfrica-750ml-Front-2023-HD-noShadow.png?v=1773654053"},{"product_id":"amphora-sauvignon-blanc-2024-wine","title":"Amphora Sauvignon Blanc 2024","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex-1  flex  flex-col  gap-3  px-4  max-w-3xl  mx-auto  w-full pt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-test-render-count=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group  relative pb-3\" data-is-streaming=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"font-claude-response  relative  leading-[1.65rem]  [\u0026amp;_pre\u0026gt;div]:bg-bg-000\/50  [\u0026amp;_pre\u0026gt;div]:border-0.5  [\u0026amp;_pre\u0026gt;div]:border-border-400  [\u0026amp;_.ignore-pre-bg\u0026gt;div]:bg-transparent  [\u0026amp;_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2  [\u0026amp;_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8  [\u0026amp;_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2  [\u0026amp;_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid-cols-1 grid gap-2.5 [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 standard-markdown\"\u003e\n\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\"\u003eThe Amphora Sauvignon Blanc forms part of our Projects Range. These are wines we can get geeky about—interesting, small runs and slightly quirky—but always delicious!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-subheading text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-1.5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVINEYARD NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eThe 2024 vintage was marked by a wet winter and spring, fostering vigorous vineyard growth, whilst challenging weather during flowering resulted in lower yields. The fruit for this wine comes from two sources—half from our own vineyards, with the rest sourced from two vineyards in Olifantsrivier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-subheading text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-1.5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINEMAKING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003eWhole bunch pressed and 100% wild fermented in clay amphorae. Aged for seven months on gross lees without any additions, with minimal SO₂ additions just before bottling. Locally made, these amphorae have been developed over ten years of trial and error. Ranging in sizes—between 500L and 860L—they are porous, with no lining inside, allowing for the perfect amount of micro-oxidation during maturation.\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\"\u003eAnother alluringly atypical expression of Sauvignon Blanc, with aromas of wet stone, passion fruit and white pear to the fore. The variety is betrayed by a distinctive blackcurrant leaf note on the nose and dried seaweed on the palate, whilst a faintly leesy mouthfeel fills the mid-palate. A zippy, citrus-rind acidity keeps the wine tense and energetic.\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 3 | TA 6.8 | pH 3.17\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1774\/8945\/files\/Amphora_2024.pdf?v=1763371319\"\u003ePDF Tasting note here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42718471651389,"sku":"AM24","price":345.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1774\/8945\/files\/Gabrielskloof-AmphoraSauvignonBlanc-750ml-Front-2024-HD-noShadow.png?v=1773654110"},{"product_id":"whole-bunch-syrah-2024","title":"Whole Bunch Syrah 2024","description":"\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eABOUT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eThe Whole Bunch Syrah forms part of our Projects Range. These are wines we can get geeky about - interesting, small runs, slightly quirky, but always delicious!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eVINEYARD NOTES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg white-space-prewrap font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eBotrivier has a Mediterranean climate, which means longer growing seasons with moderate to warm temperatures. The 2024 vintage was marked by a wet winter and spring, fostering vigorous vineyard growth, while 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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eWINEMAKING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg white-space-prewrap font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eAll fruit was hand-picked, foot-stomped, and whole-bunch fermented for 10 days, pressed, and aged in steel tanks (80%) and older barrels (20%) for 10 months.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eTASTING NOTE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eA juicy, succulent and marginally less spicy vintage than the ‘23, the nose showing redcurrants, plums and rosewater. The palate is fresh and crunchy, with lively acids and a sappy, dry tannin structure bringing tension and focus to the wine alongside fynbos and wet earth. As the wine unfolds, the distinctive violet note comes to the fore, with olives and liquorice adding further layers of complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eTECHNICAL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eAlc 13%vol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e| RS 2.3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e| TA 4.9 | pH 3.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1774\/8945\/files\/Wholebunch__2024.pdf?v=1776337233\"\u003ePDF Tasting note\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Projects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43066363576381,"sku":"WB24","price":260.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1774\/8945\/files\/Gabrielskloof-WholebunchSyrah-750ml-Front-2024-HD-noShadow.png?v=1776337125"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1774\/8945\/collections\/projects-400124_2e6069ab-05d7-4eb8-82ae-d0edd91e5344.jpg?v=1773653983","url":"https:\/\/gabrielskloof.co.za\/collections\/limited-editions\/red.oembed","provider":"Gabriëlskloof Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}