{"product_id":"keermont-pondok-rug-cabernet-franc-2016-750ml","title":"Keermont Pondok Rug Cabernet Franc 2018 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Keermont Single Vineyard Series was created to high light the superb quality and individual character of the wines produced from certain vineyard parcels on the farm. These parcels have been registered as Single Vineyards with the South African Wine Industry Information \u0026amp; Systems NPC (SAWIS) and wines labelled as such may not contain wine made from any other vineyard. The production of each wine is therefore very limited. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHigh up on the west facing slopes of the Stellenbosch Mountain, this is a 1.8Ha parcel of Cabernet Franc planted in 2006. At an elevation of 380m above sea level and surrounded by mountain 'fynbos', this block is exposed to many natural elements resulting in very low yields. The soil on Pondokrug is red granitic loam with a high clay content, which sustains the vines during the summer months. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePondokrug - a ridge (rug) deriving its name from a shepherds hut (Pondok).\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis wine has a pink purple hue. Typical herbal aromas are complimented by strawberries and red candy. The palate is intense with bright red fruit flavors complimented by hints of sherbet, red peppers and black currant. The tannin structure is tight and grippy and a strong central acid core gives the wine a long powerful dry finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"One of the younger wines in the Keermont portfolio - it was first made as recently as 2014 - this is at the firmer end of the Cabernet Franc spectrum, which is why Alex Starey says it needs \"a week in a decanter to open up properly\". Floral, dense and focused, it has stylish oak, layers of cut grass and damson fruit and a fresh finish. 2022-28\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Tim Atkin (South Africa 2020 Report), 94 pts\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Keermont","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42975756386528,"sku":"105003","price":70.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/products\/keermont-pondok-rug-cabernet-franc_1.jpg?v=1677868165","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineconnection.com\/products\/keermont-pondok-rug-cabernet-franc-2016-750ml","provider":"My Wine Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}