{"title":"Premium wine","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"vrede-en-lust-boet-erasmus-2019-copy","title":"Kanonkop Paul Sauer 2019","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-tabs wc-tabs-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-Tabs-panel woocommerce-Tabs-panel--description panel entry-content wc-tab\" id=\"tab-description\" role=\"tabpanel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaul Sauer 2019 is a masterful Bordeaux-style blend from the legendary Kanonkop estate, located in Simonsberg, Stellenbosch. Crafted by celebrated winemaker Abrie Beeslaar, this vintage is a blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Cabernet Franc, and 11% Merlot. With vines averaging 30 years of age, this wine is the epitome of elegance and structure, a product of dry land vineyards grown on decomposed granite soils. Fermented in open-top concrete fermenters and matured for 24 months in 100% new French Nevers oak barrels, this wine showcases a stunning saturated ruby hue. On the nose, expect complex layers of tilled earth, nutmeg, cedar, and a bouquet garni, intertwined with red and black fruits. The palate is refined, with precise tannins and a perfectly balanced structure, offering a long and youthful finish. With an ageing potential of 20 to 25 years, this wine is ideal for steak, meat casseroles, roast lamb, or matured cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Oak Room","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45164186173617,"sku":"KAN01","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/7037\/6625\/files\/DelaireBankhoek2017-2025-04-02T162308.522.png?v=1743603803"},{"product_id":"altydgedacht-barbera-2020-copy","title":"Beyerskloof 2022 Diesel Pinotage","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp data-sourcepos=\"3:1-3:248\"\u003eA tribute to the legendary Great Dane, Diesel, this exceptional Pinotage celebrates the deep bond between man and canine. 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The vines are carefully suckered in summer (removing unnecessary shoots) and the crop was reduced to one or two bunches per shoot, depending on the vigor of each vine. This resulted in a balanced crop to achieve concentration of flavor and texture in the wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"lbl_vineyard\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"subheading\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"lbl_harvest\"\u003eThe 2015 winter was the start of the current drought we are experiencing in the Western Cape. We had roughly 360mm of rainfall at Fairview vs our normal 722mm rainfall per annum. The grape growing season was characterised by warm and dry weather conditions, especially from the end of October and towards the end of January. These conditions resulted in smaller bunches and smaller berries with the ripening period accelerated by 2 weeks earlier for our Primo Pinotage. The resulted wine is deep in colour and supper concentrated. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Oak Room","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45166381138097,"sku":"FAI02","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/7037\/6625\/files\/DelaireBankhoek2017-2025-04-01T100732.602.png?v=1743494867"},{"product_id":"fairview-primo-pinotage-2016-copy","title":"Fairview Primo Pinotage 2020","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown for championing this proudly indigenous grape, Fairview tells the story of Pinotage by proving the great heights that the variety can reach through Primo. Our accolade-winning Primo is brimming with ripe, dark fruits on the nose, elegant tannins and a lengthy, cigar box finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Oak Room","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45166387822769,"sku":"FAI03","price":800.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/7037\/6625\/files\/DelaireBankhoek2017-2025-04-01T100824.929.png?v=1743494919"},{"product_id":"thorngrove-shiraz-2020-copy","title":"Leeu Passant Cabernet Sauvignon 2021","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"ctl00_Main_Pnl_Info\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ctl00_Main_Pnl_Cellar\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 2013, husband \u0026amp; wife team Chris and Andrea Mullineux partnered with Analjit Singh (BAS) to establish Leeu Passant winery on the beautiful Leeu Estates in Franschhoek. The winery is dedicated to showcasing the South African landscape and climate, with a strong commitment to environmental stewardship and community upliftment. By working with some of the Cape’s oldest and most exceptional vineyards, they honour the country’s rich winemaking and viticultural heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Leeu Passant range is a celebration of the Cape’s heritage, and the result of Chris and Andrea’s careful discovery of what made the legendary SA wines of the past so successful. After experimenting with 20 different vineyards over the years, the fruit for the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon was sourced exclusively from three Helderberg blocks. The couple love this region for the freshness, aromatic complexity, and graphite spectrum it brings to the wine. Regal and confident, the 2021 is a must-have for your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Oak Room","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45166429438129,"sku":"LEU01","price":950.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/7037\/6625\/files\/DelaireBankhoek2017_15_d9d06ed6-b9e2-47ec-b844-be4c52db25d6.png?v=1743606302"},{"product_id":"whalehaven-cabernet-franc-2016-copy","title":"Cederberg Nieuwoudt FIve Generations Cabernet Sauvignon 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA premium wine in the Cederberg range, only 5 600 bottles produced every year. The 18 months of maturation in new French oak has intensified the rich aromas of blackcurrant and cassis, layered with decadent dark chocolate and cherry tobacco. A velvety texture that lingers on the palate with a distinct blackcurrant aftertaste. A ripe tannin structure from the grapes hanging up to 18 days longer in the vineyard, gives this wine the potential to mature for many years to come.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Oak Room","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45166616051889,"sku":"CED01","price":1050.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/7037\/6625\/files\/DelaireBankhoek2017-2025-03-31T122714.467.png?v=1743416850"},{"product_id":"cederberg-nieuwoudt-five-generations-cabernet-sauvignon-2017-copy","title":"De Toren The Black Lion 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHailed one of the most luxurious 100% Shiraz ever produced in South Africa. The Black Lion, a wine crafted from the ancient soils of Africa, cultivated from specially selected vines and nurtured by special hand manicuring and individual attention. Truly an international wine, positioned to stand proud amongst its peers. A mere 1000 – 1300 individually numbered bottles produced. Maiden Vintage 2012, 608 bottles produced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Oak Room","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45166812233905,"sku":"DET01","price":5000.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/7037\/6625\/files\/DelaireBankhoek2017-2025-04-01T095352.792.png?v=1743494050"},{"product_id":"de-toren-the-black-lion-copy","title":"De Toren Book XVII 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook XVII was born from a pursuit of excellence blended with a passion for craftsmanship and isolating the very best that nature has to offer. The name Book XVII was inspired by one of the first pieces of literature dedicated solely to wine and extreme viticulture methods written over 2 millennia ago by roman philosopher, Pliny the Elder. As part of our Icon wine range, this unique red blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Malbec was born from a desire to craft a wine that could stand amongst the greatest wines in the world. The result of our devotion to precision is a limited production of a mere 6 barrels and an irresistible, lush red blend with stunning depth and complexity. With modern viticulture methods, bold winemaking and masterful experimentation with Bordeaux barriques, Book XVII becomes a harmonious evolution of our acclaimed Bordeaux-styled blends.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Oak Room","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45166863122609,"sku":"DET02","price":5000.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/7037\/6625\/files\/DelaireBankhoek2017-2025-04-01T094709.152.png?v=1743493645"},{"product_id":"mullineux-2021-syrah-copy","title":"Leeu Passant Dry Red 2020 Vintage","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Leeu Passant winery, based in Franschhoek, was established in 2013 with the purpose of harnessing the most exciting vineyards of the Cape in order to create multi-regional wines from vineyards aimed at expressing the Cape as a whole (not only from Franschhoek). The Name “Leeu Passant” is derived from Heraldry, referring to a ‘passing Lion’ and this is the symbol on the top of the capsule. Chris and Andrea Mullineux search far and wide for the best parcels of grapes for these wines, and make them at the Leeu Passant base, on Leeu Estates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e fine wine, inspired by the great Cinsault-Cab-blends of the previous century, The Leeu Passant is something very special and well worth spending ample time with to enjoy the unique reflection of each portion of the blend, but also to take in the vast complexity of the sum of them. Bergamot orange is a signature aroma of this cuvee, which is often followed by hints of violets, black cherries and dried bramble. These flavours are amplified by a textured mid-palate, firm tannin-structure and a beautifully fresh, seamless finish. 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It shows – this is an effortless wine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast becoming one of SA’s most compelling Bordeaux reds, this masterful blend of all 5 Bordeaux varieties from Stellenbosch is ‘a must’ for collectors and drinkers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a blend of 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Cabernet Franc, 14% Merlot, 10% Malbec and 7% Petit Verdot. The quality of the vintage seems particularly amplified on Bordeaux varieties as it allowed proper ripening, which led to balanced acidity, and the development of fine-grained tannins, which counter the plush, deep fruit core. 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The grapes are sourced from vineyards on the different soils in various parts of the Swartland region. This seductive blend of Southern Rhône varieties has a perfumed nose of violets, spice and purple fruit. 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Vibrant in youth, it benefits from further bottle maturation of up to 20 years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Oak Room","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45199352594609,"sku":"VER01","price":3070.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/7037\/6625\/files\/DelaireBankhoek2017-2025-04-03T130121.949.png?v=1743678093"},{"product_id":"kanonkop-paul-sauer-2018-copy-1","title":"Kanonkop Paul Sauer 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2017 Paul Sauer is a classic blend of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Cabernet Franc and 7% Merlot from vines grown on prime Stellenbosch decomposed granite, Hutton and Clovelly soils with an average age of 30 years old. This 2017 is undoubtedly elegance and seamless finesse personified. For a wine like this, Grand Cru Classe Bordeaux is and always will be the road map region by which winemakers navigate their path to greatness. This 2017 Paul Sauer has all the subtlety and finesse, elegance and seamless balance to rival the greatest Bordeaux blends of France, while retaining its own unique South African signature imprint. Drink this wine on release to banish your curiosity but then cellar some of the rest for up to 30+ years. Undoubtedly another must-have icon for collectors and drinkers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Oak Room","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45236832403633,"sku":"KAN05","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/7037\/6625\/files\/DelaireBankhoek2017-2025-04-02T162143.294.png?v=1743603717"},{"product_id":"opulence-private-reserve-2018-copy","title":"Erika Obermeyer Cabernet Sauvignon 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter completing harvests in Sancerre, Saint-Émilion and Béziers, and working for many years at Kleine Zalze and Graham Beck, Erika Obermeyer took a leap of faith and set out to produce her own range of wines. In 2016, Erika established Erika O as a boutique winery aimed at producing small-batch, hand-crafted, terroir specific wines from selected vineyards across the Cape Winelands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA serious wine with all the hallmarks of an extraordinary Cabernet. The nose features alluring nuances of concentrated red and black fruit, tilled earth and cedar wood combined with oak spice, while the palate shows intensity and depth underscored by chalky ripe tannins and a savoury finish. Rich and full bodied, yet expertly balanced with superb purity and focus\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Oak Room","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45237121482929,"sku":"ERI01","price":1850.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/7037\/6625\/files\/DelaireBankhoek2017-2025-04-01T100336.506.png?v=1743494630"},{"product_id":"asara-the-bell-tower-2016-copy-1","title":"Asara The Bell Tower 2013","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eSome opportunities only come once in a lifetime – when entrepreneur and wine lover Markus Rahmann was offered the chance to buy a wine estate in the heart of Stellenbosch in 2001, situated in one of the most beautiful wine-growing areas in the world, he did not hesitate for long, because he saw the potential that lay in the 180 hectares of land. To mark the new start of the estate, whose roots go back to 1691, it was given a new name: Asara. On the one hand, this is a homage to the North African gods of earth, sun and sky (Astar, Asis, Asase), on the other hand, the name is a symbol for the balance of nature and its harmony, which is reflected in the wines of Asara.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard blocks with the highest quality rating are set aside for the Bell Tower blend. Theses blocks are located at higher altitudes, from 120 to 200m above sea level, with extended fruit ripening due to the resulting cooler climate. At 20 years of age the vineyards are among the oldest with low yield at 4-5 tons per hectare, planted on Tukulu decomposed granite soil. Grown on slopes mostly southwest facing, reducing grape exposure to direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Oak Room","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45237157658801,"sku":"ASA01","price":1920.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/7037\/6625\/files\/DelaireBankhoek2017_85.png?v=1743352193"},{"product_id":"damascene-cabernet-franc-2018-copy","title":"Eisen \u0026 Viljoen Vintage 2015","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tasting\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNormandie Est. 1693 is one of the original twenty nine French Huguenot-settled farms in the Franschhoek region of the Cape Winelands. Our privileged location on the mid slopes of the majestic Groot Drakenstein Mountain peak is twenty-eight kilometres from the Atlantic Ocean. Set in a unique microclimate of hot days and cool nights sixteen of our forty eight hectares are planted to vine with Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot and Petit Verdot grape varieties. Our aim is to honor and progress our more than 300-year-old private estate and to produce iconic wines of exceptional quality by hand that match and represent the immense physical beauty and natural gifts of their origins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tasting\"\u003eThis Bordeaux Blend hails from Franschhoek in the Western Cape. The 2015 was cropped at less than 28 hectolitres per hectare and was the ealiest in the last ten years. Aged in French oak, of which 50% is new, the maturation lasts for 20 months ahead of a further two year ageing in bottle before release. A unique double-waxed seal adorns the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Oak Room","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45237273002161,"sku":"EIS01","price":1850.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/7037\/6625\/files\/DelaireBankhoek2017-2025-04-01T100249.425.png?v=1743494585"},{"product_id":"morgenster-nebbiolo-2020-copy","title":"Alto Cabernet Sauvignon 2014","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlto is situated in the heart of the so-called ‘Golden Triangle’, and the farm’s position on the warmer northern slopes of the Helderberg make it ideally suited to red wine production. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe impressive Alto Cabernet Sauvignon, blends Old World elegance with the full-bodied, fruit-driven character typical of wines from the Golden Triangle. Named for its superior terroir, the Golden Triangle lies at the heart of Stellenboschs reputation for producing South Africas defining Cabernet Sauvignons. Harvested by hand and matured in French oak for 18 months, the Alto Cabernet Sauvignon is a perfect example of how this region is well deserving of its reputation as the Kingdom of Cabernet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Oak Room","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45237779300529,"sku":"ALT02","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/7037\/6625\/files\/DelaireBankhoek2017-2025-04-05T120032.090.png?v=1743847243"},{"product_id":"beyerskloof-2019-diesel-pinotage-copy-1","title":"Beyerskloof 2018 Diesel Pinotage","description":"\u003cp data-sourcepos=\"3:1-3:248\"\u003eA tribute to the legendary Great Dane, Diesel, this exceptional Pinotage celebrates the deep bond between man and canine. Inspired by their shared journey, this wine embodies the same loyalty, depth, and intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_tta-panel vc_active\" id=\"accrdn-004\" data-vc-content=\".vc_tta-panel-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_tta-panel-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA big Pinotage with intense dark fruit flavours. This wine has great dept and balance with pleasant chocolate\/cedar aromas from the oak on the finish. This wine will age superbly for 10 years and longer and will pair well with rack of lamb, duck and matured sirloin on the bone.\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\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\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Oak Room","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45238498754737,"sku":"BEY06","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/7037\/6625\/files\/DelaireBankhoek2017-2025-03-30T211817.817.png?v=1743362316"},{"product_id":"delaire-graff-banghoek-reserve-merlot-2018-copy","title":"Glenwood Syrah Grand Duc 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded in 1984, GlenWood has established itself as a sought-after wine producer in local and international markets. The farm has 25 ha under vine, from which some 90,000 bottles are annually produced - while adhering strictly to sustainable farming guidelines, applying best labour practices and protecting our indigenous fynbos. The farm is surrounded by stunningly beautiful natural scenery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.\u003cbr\u003eThis wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison). The Grand Duc Syrah of the Winery GlenWood is in the top 30 of wines of Franschhoek.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Oak Room","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45324805013681,"sku":"GLE01","price":1450.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/7037\/6625\/files\/DelaireBankhoek2017-2025-04-06T102354.875.png?v=1743927846"},{"product_id":"alto-cabernet-sauvignon-2015-copy","title":"Alto Estate Blend Vintage 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlto is a farm with a rich history befitting its status as one of the icon estates of the Western Cape winelands. The first title deeds date back to 1693 but it was only in 1919 that the farm was given over entirely to vineyard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep, rich red with a purple undertone. Bouquet: Red, black and blue fruit flavours combined with subtle oak nuances. 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The farm has breath-taking views of the majestic Franschhoek mountains \u0026amp; vineyards, with the tranquility of the constantly flowing Berg river that runs through it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-body1 vivino-mui-x1mvhc-bodyExtraLarge\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe La Couronne Malbec is one of only a handful of single varietal Malbec's currently to be produced in South Africa, making this a fairly unique wine. The quality of this wine shines through, with the Malbec taking on the South African terroir superbly in the shape of a depth of flavour that many Argentinian Malbec's lack. 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Located in the heart of Montalcino, the Tenuta Greppo estate spreads over 25 hectares of vines on soils rich in heavy stones and marl – perfect for the cultivation of Sangiovese Grosso. Located just two miles from the town of Montalcino, Il Greppo sits on a 47-hectare parcel of land. The oldest vines on the property are over 80 years old, dating back to 1930. Thanks to the meticulous cultivation and clonal selection of the different generations, the Brunello Biondi-Santi, or BBS11, became an officially recognized and registered clone – the first to be named after a single producer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnderbrush, ripe berry, new leather and Mediterranean herb aromas slowly take shape in the glass. Showing youthful tension, the vibrant palate delivers red cherry, pomegranate, white pepper and pipe tobacco notes framed by bright acidity and taut, refined tannins. It already shows great balance and finesse but is still young and tight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Oak Room","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45324918882481,"sku":"BIO01","price":8760.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/7037\/6625\/files\/1200x1200px-OAKROOM_12_8c30cd51-913f-4460-a6fe-5dd9c876a30c.png?v=1752833199"},{"product_id":"biondi-santi-brunello-di-montalcino-tenuta-greppo-annata-2012-copy","title":"Bottega Brunello di Montalcino Il Vino dei Poeti 2014","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrunello di Montalcino is one of the most prestigious Italian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewines, well-known all over the world. 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An uncontaminated agricultural landscape of great\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehistory and beauty that, since 2004, is registered on the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUNESCO World Heritage list.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woo-single-products col-md-6\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntense ruby red with garnet tinges. Clear, characteristic, intense and persistent: hints of berries and violet, of musk, spices and aromatic wood, notes of vanilla and jam, balsamic aromas. Dry, warm, well-structured, robust, complex and soft, with elegant tannins perfectly balanced with the alcohol content, pleasant and persistent aftertaste. Serving temperature 16-18° C. Brunello di Montalcino is a meditation wine. It is perfect with game (boar and pheasant in particular), red meat, entrecôte, mushrooms, white truffle and mature cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Oak Room","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45324922749105,"sku":"BOT01","price":3300.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/7037\/6625\/files\/DelaireBankhoek2017-2025-04-06T115942.376.png?v=1743933594"},{"product_id":"meerlust-2019-red-copy-2","title":"Meerlust Rubicon 2015","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Alea iacta est. The die is cast,\" Julius Caesar is supposed to have said as he led his troops towards Rome in 49BC. The crucial border of the ancient capital was the Rubicon River, and the decision to cross it marked an irrevocable point in history. It would profoundly shift the course of Roman politics - there could be no turning back.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSome 2000 years later, a watershed event occurred in the life of Nico Myburgh, father of the current custodian of Meerlust, Hannes Myburgh. Holidaying in Bordeaux, he discovered that the terroir in this area of France was similar to that of the Eerste River Valley. Both have a distinctive climate, characterised by a cooling sea breeze. And both have a soil structure made up of decomposed granite and clay. Nico returned to Meerlust, filled with inspiration and the desire to create a blend of his own that would match those of the French. In 1980, after several years of experimentation together with winemaker Giorgio Dalla Cia, he announced the birth of the new blend. With proportions of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, a new style of wine had been created in South Africa. Like Caesar, there could be no turning back. Nico and Giorgio had already considered a number of names for the new blend when Professor Dirk Opperman from the University of Stellenbosch, a friend of Nico's suggested that \"Rubicon\" might be appropriate. The pair had, after all, crossed a new frontier - and changed the way South Africans thought about red wine.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat more to say about Rubicon 2015 from Stellenbosch property Meerlust subsequent to its 97+ rating from Greg Sherwood MW and wine buyer at Handford Wines in South Kensington, London. A blend of 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc and 4% Petit Verdot, the nose shows red and black fruit, an attractive herbal note, pencil shavings and oak spice. The palate is medium bodied and has a lovely composure about it – excellent fruit definition, zippy acidity and fine-grained tannins (alc: 14%). It’s being talked up as being able to last for decades and I think it will but not because of any massive structure but rather how pure and harmonious it is. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Oak Room","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45324963971249,"sku":"MEE03","price":4250.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/7037\/6625\/files\/DelaireBankhoek2017-2025-04-06T123118.890.png?v=1743935491"},{"product_id":"meerlust-rubicon-2015-copy","title":"Meerlust Cabernet Sauvignon 1975","description":"\u003cp\u003eMade before the arrival of Giorgio Dalla Cia, this was Nico's first red wine to be made under the Meerlust label in the modern era and young samples won gold at the Stellenbosch Regional Championship Wine Show. It was kept in French oak casks for a further two years before being launched in 1978 and earned a then-vaunted, industry stamp of approval, a Wine and Spirit Board Wine of Origin Superior gold sticker. It remains an icon wine that pushed South Africa into the next era of fine wine and remains in remarkable condition today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1975 Cabernet Sauvignon was the first wine to carry the Meerlust label and to celebrate the 40th anniversary, current winemaker Chris Williams recently hosted a tasting which culminated in this very bottling. A haunting nose of red fruit, violets, earth and black olive. The palate light but not lacking in detail – alcohol by volume a mere 11%, the acidity fresh acidity and tannins fine, the finish long and savoury. “Vivacious” was the word William used to describe it and he wasn’t wrong.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Oak Room","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45324974751921,"sku":"MEE04","price":9000.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/7037\/6625\/files\/DelaireBankhoek2017-2025-04-06T123953.612.png?v=1743936006"},{"product_id":"meerlust-cabernet-sauvignon-1975-copy","title":"Meerlust Rubicon 1986","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rather closed, black fruits nose. Very attractive palate: good structure and a really nice balance. It has some very deep, concentrated black fruit flavours. There's also a touch of portiness to the palate, but without the weight and spirit. 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The finish is sappy and spicy, with layered notes of red fruits and cured meats on the long, youthful finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermented in open top concrete fermenters at 29C. The floating skins were punched down by hand, every 2 hours during fermentation. The juice was drawn off the skins after 5 days. 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A full-bodied wine with flavors of dark fruit, spices, and sometimes notes of leather and tobacco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"\" class=\"wp-block-product-blocks-product-price wopb-block-4935c0 custom-product-price\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wopb-product-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sco-item-label\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sco-item-label--Extra sco-item-label--ItemDetail\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cabernet Sauvignon forms part of the 3-tiered, reds only fine offering under the Kanonkop label. Renowned for decades of ageing, Kanonkop's Cabernet Sauvignon is austere when young and ages with grace. The 1989 Cabernet Sauvignon has a ripe, fairly lactic bouquet with mocha and dark chocolate notes shrouding the core of red fruit. The palate is balanced, perhaps with a slight cork taint? A second bottle is fresher, thankfully without TCA, with more vibrant red fruit, raspberry and crushed strawberry. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy raspberry, Tayberry and a pinch of white pepper. Noticeably, quite Bordeaux-like towards the finish, with a touch of mocha on the aftertaste. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Oak Room","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45325022822577,"sku":"KAN07","price":4250.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/7037\/6625\/files\/DelaireBankhoek2017-2025-04-06T135153.497.png?v=1743940327"},{"product_id":"kwv-the-mentors-nebbiolo-2017-copy-1","title":"KWV Cabernet Sauvignon 1973","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe cabernet is ruby red in colour, light-bodied and dry with a distinctive aroma. An ideal companion to all meat dishes and fully flavoured food. Serve at room temperature or a few degrees below. If possible open an hour or more before pouring in glass. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Oak Room","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45325026820273,"sku":"KWV05","price":5000.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/7037\/6625\/files\/DelaireBankhoek2017-2025-04-06T135613.787.png?v=1743940590"}],"url":"https:\/\/theoakroom.co.za\/collections\/premium-wine.oembed?page=9","provider":"The Oak Room","version":"1.0","type":"link"}