{"title":"Shiraz\/ Syrah","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"meerlust-2019-red-copy","title":"Thorngrove Shiraz 2020","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\u003eThis single-vineyard Shiraz is made with hand-selected grapes from two specific blocks near Riebeek Kasteel. The hot sunny position is tempered by the cool evening breezes afforded by the elevated position and the decomposed granite soils deliver a super dark, rich, silky Shiraz.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wine is a huge full-bodied one with medium-full silky fine tannins and acidity, which when combined with our fruit-forward style make this a soft and luscious wine but with enough grip to hold its own on your dining table as well as sit quietly in your cellar for the next 5 years – if you can wait that long.\u003c\/span\u003e\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":45166426685617,"sku":"THO01","price":245.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/7037\/6625\/files\/DelaireBankhoek2017-2025-04-03T124935.219.png?v=1743677385"},{"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":"david-finlayson-gs-cabernet-sauvignon-2018-copy","title":"Raka Biography Shiraz 2018","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rich and deep coloured Shiraz reveals a lot of white pepper, dried herb tinge complimented by pepper coriander tones, with hints of sweet blue \u0026amp; black fruit succulence. These aromas follow through on a silky full body palate with fine dry tannin with a rich and long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Oak Room","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45167285862577,"sku":"RAK01","price":350.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/7037\/6625\/files\/DelaireBankhoek2017-2025-04-03T102645.700.png?v=1743668816"},{"product_id":"leeu-passant-cabernet-sauvignon-2021-vintage-copy","title":"Mullineux Iron Syrah 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 style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eFounded by Chris and Andrea Mullineux in 2007, this winery is now one of the most lauded in South Africa. Named ‘Winery of the Year’ four times by the Platter Guide in 2014, 2016, 2019 and 2020, Mullineux were also Tim Atkin MW’s ‘South African Winemakers of the Year’ in 2016. They chose the town of Riebeek-Kasteel, just west of Malmesbury in the Swartland, for its old vineyards on granite and schist soils, reasoning that, with such quality fruit, they would be able to make outstanding wines. It is an understatement to say they have been proved right.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis aromatic Syrah has notes of spicy citrus zest, black fruit, and violets, which follow through on the palate. The wine is elegant and restrained yet has good body and a silky texture balanced by a fresh, natural acidity. The finish is long with supple, dusty tannins. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA blend of sustainably-farmed parcels from across the Swartland. Four parcels are planted on the stony shale and schist-based soils of the Kasteelberg, which contribute mineral freshness to the final wine. Two parcels of dry land, bush vines grown in the decomposed Granite of the Paardeberg add bold fruit. The final parcel comes from the iron rich soils west of Malmesbury. The vines are aged between 22 and 30 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\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":45167303590065,"sku":"MUL01","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/7037\/6625\/files\/DelaireBankhoek2017_96_f894a0bd-5b04-483c-a381-277f2ef027ba.png?v=1743662469"},{"product_id":"raka-biography-shiraz-2018-copy","title":"Raka Biography Shiraz 2019","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rich and deep coloured Shiraz reveals a lot of white pepper, dried herb tinge complimented by pepper coriander tones, with hints of sweet blue \u0026amp; black fruit succulence. These aromas follow through on a silky full body palate with fine dry tannin with a rich and long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Oak Room","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45175340400817,"sku":"RAK02","price":300.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/7037\/6625\/files\/DelaireBankhoek2017-2025-04-03T102734.598.png?v=1743668968"},{"product_id":"fat-bastard-the-golden-reserve-2021-copy","title":"Protea Shiraz 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe grapes were selected from various optimum growing regions, combining diverse terroir to create a consistent style that is fruit driven and lively, as is customery Protea wines. The 2019 South African vintage was lower in volume than ever before due to the preceding drought.  Despite the smaller crop, good quality wines can be expected from this vintage. With smaller berries, there is a good concentration of flavour and a balance between acidity and sugar, contributing to the expected quality of 2019 vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtea Shiraz is a dry, spicy, medium-bodied red wine with succulent plum and black cherry flavours, followed by a dark berry and spice nose. Produced, bottled and matured by Anthonij Rupert Wyne in Franschhoek.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Oak Room","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45178947567793,"sku":"PRO01","price":200.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/7037\/6625\/files\/DelaireBankhoek2017-2025-04-03T101905.112.png?v=1743668358"},{"product_id":"vrede-en-lust-napoleonsberg-2019-copy","title":"Vrede en Lust J Syrah 2020","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37bc77b elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"37bc77b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"\u003eLady J Syrah presents a deep, vibrant ruby color with a rich, complex bouquet. On the nose, you'll find intense aromas of ripe blackberries, dark plums, and black cherries, accented by notes of black pepper, cloves, and sweet spices. These primary aromas are complemented by hints of smoky oak, dark chocolate, and a subtle earthiness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Oak Room","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45182012129457,"sku":"VNL03","price":250.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/7037\/6625\/files\/DelaireBankhoek2017-2025-04-03T131146.951.png?v=1743678721"},{"product_id":"le-ritchie-cabernet-sauvignon-2020-copy","title":"Cloof The Very Sexy Shiraz 2014","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"comp-k42rtysp\" class=\"_2Hij5 _3bcaz\" data-testid=\"richTextElement\" data-angle=\"0\" data-angle-style-location=\"style\" data-screen-in-hide=\"done\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_7\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_14\"\u003eThis wine’s luscious fruit was accessorized with French Oak, resulting in a wine so appealing and seductive that it could only be named after the experience one has when drinking it. Full-bodied and very memorable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-testid=\"richTextElement\" data-angle=\"0\" data-angle-style-location=\"style\" data-screen-in-hide=\"done\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"comp-k42rtyti\" class=\"_2Hij5 _3bcaz\" data-testid=\"richTextElement\" data-angle=\"0\" data-angle-style-location=\"style\" data-screen-in-hide=\"done\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"comp-k42rtyu7\" class=\"_2Hij5 _3bcaz\" data-testid=\"richTextElement\" data-angle=\"0\" data-angle-style-location=\"style\" data-screen-in-hide=\"done\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Oak Room","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45182182031537,"sku":"CLO01","price":250.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/7037\/6625\/files\/DelaireBankhoek2017-2025-04-04T094705.943.png?v=1743752838"},{"product_id":"saronsberg-full-circle-2019-copy","title":"Saronsberg Shiraz 2019","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"c-product-details\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"c-product-details__info\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"c-product-details__intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wine has a deep, dark purple colour with succulent ripe fruit flavours, both dark and red are supported with scents of violets and delicate spice. The mouth-feel has depth and clarity of fruit with integrated oak flavours. Finely crafted tannins and a beautiful layered fruit infused finish. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Oak Room","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45182189797553,"sku":"SAR03","price":750.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/7037\/6625\/files\/DelaireBankhoek2017-2025-04-03T103844.098.png?v=1743669536"},{"product_id":"the-drift-pinot-noir-there-are-still-mysteries-2018-copy","title":"Hartenberg The Stork Shiraz 2016","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHartenberg Wine Estate, established in 1692 on the slopes of Bottelary Hills, Stellenbosch, holds a rich history rooted in vineyard cultivation and winemaking. From its early beginnings when Cunraad Boin and Christoffel Esterhuizen cleared the land for 2000 vines, to ownership transitions through the centuries, the estate's legacy evolved.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Stork was the nickname for Ken Mackenzie – a WW2 Spitfire pilot who bought Hartenberg farm in 1987. His daughters still own and run the property today. This limited volume wine represents a specific vineyard with clay–rich soils, which add a savoury character to the concentrated dark fruits flavours and white pepper spice. Tannins are smooth from well integrated new French oak.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Oak Room","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45182245109937,"sku":"HAR01","price":1850.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/7037\/6625\/files\/DelaireBankhoek2017-2025-04-01T164557.132.png?v=1743518775"},{"product_id":"de-toren-patronus-copy","title":"Kleinood Tamboerskloof Syrah 2019","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex-center position-ref full-height\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content aos-init aos-animate\" data-aos-offset=\"200\" data-aos-delay=\"20\" data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-duration=\"2000\" data-aos-once=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"links\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-white regular-italic-white\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKleinood is a small farm with just ten hectares devoted to vines. The vineyard is divided, by its natural existing boundaries, into twenty three small blocks. This offers us the privilege of managing each block individually. The grapes from each block are cared for, irrigated, harvested, crushed, fermented and matured in wood separately, to highlight the attributes of that specific block’s terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine can be described as a quintessential classic Syrah, with a twist. Featuring a medium intensity nose, starting with violet flowers and cinnamon spice and evolving into freshly crushed black pepper and red cherry, it’s clean complexity and subtle intricacies make for a delightful drinking experience. Still youthful, it also shows smooth chocolate notes proving great potential for evolution in ageing. The palate is refreshing with a fine grained tannin adding weight to the mid-pallet – a juicy, yet elegant wine with good concentration.\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":45183392546993,"sku":"KLE01","price":425.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/7037\/6625\/files\/DelaireBankhoek2017-2025-04-02T163019.629.png?v=1743604235"},{"product_id":"anthonij-rupert-cabernet-sauvignon-2018-copy-1","title":"Anthonij Rupert Syrah 2015","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnthonij Rupert Wyne was founded on the farm L’Ormarins in Franschhoek. Originally owned by the late Anthonij Rupert who passed away in 2001 the farm was eventually taken over by his brother Johann Rupert in 2003 and the brand named after him. It was Johann Rupert who constructed a state-of-the-art winemaking facility catapulting the farm into a prestigious wine estate and the beginnings of what is now a sprawling enterprise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeductive meaty black fruit aromas with traces of white pepper and a shy hint of smoke. Appealing sour plum, black cherry and soy sauce flavour makes for a deliciously savoury mouthful. A toned, sculpted frame of well-knit oak balances bright spice and succulence. The palate is plush and silky while also demonstrating leashed power and presence. Beautifully restrained and statuesque with a darkly delicious aftertaste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Oak Room","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45183588008113,"sku":"ANR03","price":1000.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/7037\/6625\/files\/DelaireBankhoek2017_45.png?v=1743345971"},{"product_id":"kanonkop-paul-sauer-2018-copy","title":"La Motte Syrah 2020","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"about\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"info\"\u003eSituated in the beautiful Franschhoek Valley in South Africa’s Cape winelands La Motte is home to the finest wines recognised internationally for exceptional quality. With its picturesque setting traditional cuisine and historic charm La Motte is an enchanting choice for those who appreciate the finer things in life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa Motte Syrah red wine is a true expression of its Franschhoek terroir where micro-climates from the mountain slopes and valley floors add complexity to the wine’s elegant character. Syrah wine from Franschhoek contains a natural fruitiness that includes red berries and mulberry, while a small percentage Durif provides colour, plum fruit and texture. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Oak Room","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45184023462065,"sku":"LAM01","price":400.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/7037\/6625\/files\/DelaireBankhoek2017_3_e4b551fc-c533-4f69-b7c4-5e68ca3b2907.png?v=1743604800"},{"product_id":"beyerskloof-2019-diesel-pinotage-copy","title":"Iona Solace Syrah 2019","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"about\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"info\"\u003eIona is the coolest vineyard in the Cape 420m above sea-level high above the picturesque Elgin Valley. It is surrounded by the Kogelberg Nature Reserve and overlooks the Atlantic Ocean in the South. In a country where cool sites are precious these vineyards are like gold — the grapes ripening up to two months later than other Cape vineyards and in perfect balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details__details\"\u003eBenchmark cooler climate syrah from the Iona stable and beautiful Elgin vineyards in South Africa. 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Established in 1992 by architect David Trafford \u0026amp; artist wife Rita with the focus on high end red wines of great intensity \u0026amp; longevity using minimal intervention production methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_8 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eThe De Trafford Blueprint Shiraz carries an outstanding track record achieving consistently high ratings in the Wine Spectator, never less than 90 points. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eMost of the fruit for our Blueprint Syrah comes from a specific block in our neighbours vineyard at Keermont. We've used the fruit from this block since the first harvest in 2011 and continue to work closely with the Keermont team who produce some exquisite wines of their own. 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Aged for 24 months in exclusively French oak barrels. \u003c\/span\u003eAlmenkerk Wine Estate - Syrah 2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the glass a dark garnet red color. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the nose dark cherries, blackberries with hints of licorice. earthy and white pepper. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the palate full bodied with good structure and concentration. Flavours of dark plums, cherries and berries with fine grained tannins and a long lingering finish. 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This revolutionary long-term project by Marc Kent of Boekenhoutskloof brought in Callie Louw as the farmer and custodian of this special vineyard. At home on his John Deere tractor, Callie is also the winemaker, producing a richly tannic and yet ethereal wine that is more akin to Cornas or Hermitage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo spring, just straight from a very dry winter into a dry summer with very dry conditions with rivers drying up in January. 1-2 t\/ha yields. Nose shows a youthful sweetness of red berries, red plum sweet garrigue and dried violet flowers. The palate delivers massive weight and concentration of sweet black cherry and cassis fruit with layers of liquorice, tar, blackberry compote and subtle salty toffee and vanilla spice on the finish. 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Farms like Quoin Rock would rush produce to the harbour and from the late 1660’s wines from South Africa started forming part of the goods delivered to the port.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eThe Shiraz was left to age in 50% new French oak 225-litre and 500-litre barrels. After spending 22 months in barrels, the wine was blended and bottled, where it spent four years\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003ebefore being released. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eThis Rhône-style Shiraz showcases white pepper, plums, and cassis on the nose, which follow through with a rich, textured pallet. 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On the palate, notes of mulberry and blackberry are mingled with opulent spices, resulting in a complex, rich flavour. Its velvety tannins and balanced acidity are complemented by an enduring finish. Imbued with the robust character of Syrah and the sumptuousness of Grenache, this wine pairs exceptionally well with red meats and is ideal for servings at sophisticated gatherings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe World’s Best Vineyards has announced the top 50 wine destinations for 2024, showcasing wineries that provide unforgettable wine experiences, and promote wine culture. Third place was awarded to Creation, up from their 4th place in 2023. The estate was also named the World’s Best Vineyards Continent Winner – Africa. 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