{"product_id":"cinsault-w-o-coastal-region-2022","title":"Cinsault W.O. Coastal Region 2022","description":"\u003ch4\u003eVineyard and winemaking\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePercheron is sourced from dry-farmed Cinsault bush vines, mostly around 40 years old, in cooler Atlantic-influenced corners of South Africa’s Coastal Region. Low summer rainfall, afternoon breezes and naturally restricted yields allow the old vines to produce fruit with concentration without sacrificing freshness. Harvesting is carried out by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermentation uses délestage, drawing off and returning the juice to encourage fruit expression while moderating tannin extraction. Most of the wine remains in stainless steel; up to a quarter matures for six months in predominantly second- and third-use 300-litre French oak barrels, adding discreet savoury texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTranslucent ruby with a distinctive, lightly blushed edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNose\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed cherry and pomegranate lead, with wild strawberry, dried herbs and a gently earthy, gamey note beneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003ePalate\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh and nimble, centred on crunchy cherry and tangy pomegranate. Fine tannins and brisk acidity give the wine an appetising shape, while a savoury undertone adds interest to the juicy finish. Particularly expressive when served lightly chilled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry with five-spice duck, sticky pork belly, rare roast beef or seared tuna. Its bright acidity also makes it a good match for tomato-based vegetable dishes and a charcuterie board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBackground story\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Percheron range celebrates the powerful French draught horses once used in South African vineyards. Horse cultivation is returning in some old-vine sites because hooves exert less pressure on the soil and the animals can pass between closely planted rows without damaging the vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCinsault has a long history in the Cape, although it spent years in the shadow of more fashionable varieties. This old-vine expression restores it to centre stage, showing the grape’s fragrant red fruit, modest tannin and ability to translate warm conditions with lightness and vitality.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Percheron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54918848512382,"sku":"ZZPERCINSAULT22","price":15.1,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/1984\/8252\/files\/percheron-cinsault-coastal-region-2022-600x960.png?v=1791384712","url":"https:\/\/sommelierschoice.co.uk\/products\/cinsault-w-o-coastal-region-2022","provider":"Sommelier's Choice","version":"1.0","type":"link"}