{"product_id":"boplaas-family-reserve-alvarinho-2023-750ml","title":"Boplaas Alvarinho 2024 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBoplaas has unveiled its maiden vintage Alvarinho. A South African specialist of Portuguese varieties Boplaas planted the white grape at its Calitzdorp farm where the drier climate ensures top quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlvarinho is traditionally grown in northwest Portugal and Galicia, the coastal region of Spain where it is known as Albarinho. Calitzdorp has a similar Mediterranean climate, where the variety ripens early during harvest season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is released under the Family Reserve label, which comprises wine of limited quantity. The aim of the Family Reserve is to showcase vineyard sites, the skill of the growers and craftsmanship of the winemakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the release, Boplaas demonstrates once again a pioneering spirit and thirst for innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday a range of red Portuguese varieties planted on the farm like Tinta Barocca, Touriga Nacional, Souzao and Touriga Franca, as well as white Verdelho.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVinification: All fruit was hand harvested, crushed and allowed skin contact in press\u003cbr\u003eprior to a gentle pressing, cold settling overnight The wine spent four months on the lees prior to botteling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis maiden vintage showcases green citrus, nectarine, Pamplemoes and chalky\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003esaline finish which whets the appetite for fresh seafood, alfresco dining or simply\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003esip chilled as an aperitif watching the sunset.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Boplaas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46181293981920,"sku":"123003","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/files\/boplaas-family-reserve-alvarinho_1.jpg?v=1723666321","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineconnection.com\/products\/boplaas-family-reserve-alvarinho-2023-750ml","provider":"My Wine Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}