{"product_id":"cape-of-good-hope-groendruif-2025-citrusdal-mountains","title":"Cape of Good Hope Laing Groendruif 2025 Citrusdal Mountains","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e66 (!) year old bushvines of Groendruif (Semillon) planted in 1956 on Skurfberg Mountain overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. 40% of the wine spent 6 months on the lees on large French 2nd fill foudres (500l), the balance remained unoaked. 7% Sauvignon Blanc was added. D\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eelicate and refined, with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eflavours of grapefruit, lime and cucumber elegantly supported by a lively, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emineral acidity and creamy texture. Distinct salinity and dry citrus pith flavours \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003elinger in a long, lip smacking tail. Complex and already delightful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ewill reward with careful cellaring and age with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003edistinction.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood pairing:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eServe with scallops, grilled lobster, prawns, salmon and salmon trout. Or try it with seafood risotto or with grilled or barbecued fish. Delicious with aspargus à la Flamande (with butter sauce and boiled egg). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the winery:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe history of L'Ormarins in Franschhoek dates back to 1694 when Huguenot Jean Roi planted 4000 vines beneath the jagged peaks of the Groot Drakenstein Mountains. Current owner is wine connoisseur Anthonij Rupert. The Cape of Good Hope Wines are made from some of the oldest South African vines, planted in the prime regions of Darling, Swartland and Elandskloof. Unique terroirs which give elegant and refined wines.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5 star review John Platter Wine Guide 2021 \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Such richness (without the sugar), detail \u0026amp; depth can only be achieved from carefully farmed old vines; here Citrusdal Mountain’s Henk Laing is the hero. Lemon thyme \u0026amp; earth notes, waxy roundness, quince lift among the exquisite details perfectly supported by 23% old-oaked portion. Modestly priced stellar quality.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Cape of Good Hope Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31880341061692,"sku":"Cape of Good Hope Laing Groendruif 2025 Citrusdal Mountain Elandskloof","price":16.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1774\/7867\/products\/CAPE-OF-GOOD-HOPE-SEMILLON.jpg?v=1585809840","url":"https:\/\/www.rouseu.be\/products\/cape-of-good-hope-groendruif-2025-citrusdal-mountains","provider":"Rouseu Wijnen en Likeuren","version":"1.0","type":"link"}