{"product_id":"carlo-pinotage-2023","title":"Carlo Pinotage 2023","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eCarlo Pinotage 2023 is a premium, small batch expression of South Africa’s signature red grape, produced by Stellenbosch Family Wines. Rich, polished and unmistakably Stellenbosch, it leans into Pinotage’s generous dark-fruit character while retaining freshness and structure.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe 2023 vintage has also picked up serious recognition: at the 2026 National Wine Challenge, Carlo Pinotage 2023 received Grand Cru National Champion Best in Class, Double Platinum and Top 100 SA Wines honours. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e It has additionally been reported at 93 points by Gilbert \u0026amp; Gaillard. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis is Pinotage with a bit of swagger: concentrated fruit, savoury spice and a polished oak profile, built to work just as well alongside a good steak as it does as a slow-drinking bottle on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep ruby red with a dark, youthful core.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ripe black cherry, plum and dark berries lead, followed by sweet spice, mocha, subtle vanilla and savoury oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied and concentrated, with layers of ripe red and black fruit supported by fine tannins. Notes of dark chocolate, coffee, spice and gently toasted oak add depth without losing the wine’s fruit-driven character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and structured, with lingering dark fruit, spice and polished oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Accolades\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2026 National Wine Challenge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrand Cru National Champion – Best in Class\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble Platinum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop 100 SA Wines \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGilbert \u0026amp; Gaillard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e93 Points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stellenbosch Family Wines\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carlo Pinotage\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinotage\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry red wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural cork\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carlo Wines","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":45520388096023,"sku":null,"price":579.99,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/3026\/9496\/files\/Carlo_Pinotage_2023.jpg?v=1789569153","url":"https:\/\/mothercityliquor.co.za\/ja\/products\/carlo-pinotage-2023","provider":"Mothercity Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}