{"product_id":"the-blend-2025-wine","title":"The Blend 2025","description":"\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-none block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-start\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eThe Blend is part of the Gabriëlskloof Range, alongside our Rosebud, “The Blanc” Sauvignon Blanc, Synonym Chenin Blanc, and Syrah. This range offers boutique-style wines that always over-deliver on quality and value.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-none block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-start\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eClimate \u0026amp; Viticulture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-none block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-start\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-none block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-start\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eVinification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-none block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-start\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eAfter careful hand-picking, the bunches were destemmed and gravity-fed into fermentation tanks, enabling whole-berry fermentation. The wine was naturally fermented and aged for 18 months in older 225L French barrique. The wine’s components are Cabernet Sauvignon (44%), Cabernet Franc (21%), Petit Verdot (16%), Merlot (14%) and Malbec (5%).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-none block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-start\"\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\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-none block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-start\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eConcentration, fruit depth, and distinct earthiness define this vintage. Sour cherry, plum, and leather emerge on the nose, followed by a dense, focused palate of blackcurrant, dark chocolate, and liquorice. The tannins are dry with a pithy tartness and texture, while a lively acidity prolongs the sumptuous finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-none block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-start\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-none block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-start\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1774\/8945\/files\/TheBlend2025.pdf?v=1792581168\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg 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\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gabrielskloof Range","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43861408317501,"sku":"BL25","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-2025-HD-NoShadow.png?v=1792581060","url":"https:\/\/gabrielskloof.co.za\/products\/the-blend-2025-wine","provider":"Gabriëlskloof Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}