{"product_id":"tembela-2025","title":"Tembela Red 2025","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"897\" data-start=\"467\"\u003eTembela Syrah is a distinctive, elegant expression of South African Syrah from rising star winemaker Banele Vakele. Named in tribute to his late mother, \u003cem data-end=\"653\" data-start=\"644\"\u003eTembela\u003c\/em\u003e wines showcase vineyard character through minimal intervention. The 2024 vintage of Tembela Syrah continues the estate’s hallmark style — a perfumed, refined Syrah with bright fruit purity, savoury depth, and fine, food-friendly structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"930\" data-start=\"899\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"928\" data-start=\"899\"\u003eVineyards \u0026amp; Vinification:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1046\" data-start=\"933\"\u003eGrapes sourced from cooler hillside sites on granite and clay soils in the Polkadraai Hills (Stellenbosch).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1125\" data-start=\"1049\"\u003e100% whole-bunch fermented in open-top fermenters with natural yeasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1238\" data-start=\"1128\"\u003eAged for 10–12 months in older 300–500 L French oak barrels to preserve fruit vibrancy and textural finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1290\" data-start=\"1241\"\u003eBottled unfined and unfiltered, with minimal SO₂.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1312\" data-start=\"1292\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1310\" data-start=\"1292\"\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1369\" data-start=\"1316\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1331\" data-start=\"1316\"\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep ruby with youthful purple rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1504\" data-start=\"1372\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1381\" data-start=\"1372\"\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright aromas of wild raspberry, cranberry, violets, white pepper, and subtle savoury herbs. A fragrant, lifted bouquet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1794\" data-start=\"1507\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1518\" data-start=\"1507\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silky, medium-bodied and textural. Juicy red and black fruits — raspberry, plum, and blackcurrant — layered with gentle spice, cured meat, and olive tapenade. Lively natural acidity balances the fruit core. Whole-bunch character adds fine tannin grip and herbal complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1896\" data-start=\"1797\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1808\" data-start=\"1797\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, elegant, and mineral, with lingering notes of wild berry, spice, and dried herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1896\" data-start=\"1797\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2395\" data-start=\"2371\"\u003eServing Suggestions: \u003c\/strong\u003eServe at 14–16°C. An exceptionally versatile red: enjoy with charcuterie, grilled lamb, roast duck, mushroom risotto, or hard cheeses. Also perfect as an elegant solo pour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2202\" data-start=\"2166\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2200\" data-start=\"2166\"\u003eAccolades (previous vintages):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2251\" data-start=\"2205\"\u003e2023: 94 pts – Christian Eedes (Winemag)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2287\" data-start=\"2254\"\u003e2022: 94 pts – Tim Atkin MW\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2369\" data-start=\"2290\"\u003eConsistently among the top modern, lighter-framed Syrahs in South Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1922\" data-start=\"1898\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1920\" data-start=\"1898\"\u003eTechnical Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1948\" data-start=\"1925\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1935\" data-start=\"1925\"\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Syrah\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1996\" data-start=\"1951\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1962\" data-start=\"1951\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stellenbosch (Polkadraai Hills)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2018\" data-start=\"1999\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2011\" data-start=\"1999\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2067\" data-start=\"2021\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2029\" data-start=\"2021\"\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2067\" data-start=\"2021\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size: \u003c\/strong\u003e750ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2119\" data-start=\"2070\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2085\" data-start=\"2070\"\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Older French oak (10–12 months)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2164\" data-start=\"2122\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2144\" data-start=\"2122\"\u003eFining\/Filtration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unfined, unfiltered\u003cstrong data-end=\"2200\" data-start=\"2166\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tembela Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45193148235799,"sku":null,"price":329.99,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/mothercityliquor.co.za\/ja\/products\/tembela-2025","provider":"Mothercity Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}