{"product_id":"nip-slip-2019-stellenbosch-red-blend","title":"Nip Slip 2019 – Stellenbosch Red Blend","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eNip Slip 2019 is a limited production Stellenbosch red blend built around Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Mourvèdre, combining ripe fruit, spice and savoury complexity with extended French-oak maturation. Production began with the 2019 vintage, with the blend developed to achieve a style that is simultaneously soft, spicy and powerful. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eShiraz provides much of the wine's generous fruit and supple texture, Cabernet Sauvignon contributes structure and depth, while Mourvèdre introduces an earthy, savoury dimension. The wine was then matured in French oak, adding further complexity and allowing the components to integrate over several years. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe bottle is a big part of the story too. The label artwork was created by South African artist Abe Opperman, whose illustration was designed around themes of elegance, sensuality and transformation. This 2019 bottling is individually numbered, with just 2,000 bottles produced.\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ripe cherries, plum, blueberry and blackcurrant, developing into darker notes of liquorice, tobacco, vanilla and warm spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and velvety, with Shiraz-led ripe fruit complemented by Cabernet's structure and the earthier character of Mourvèdre. Layers of plum, cherry and dark berries are joined by chocolate, spice, leather and vanilla from the extended oak maturation. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth and lingering, with dark fruit, spice, chocolate and savoury oak carrying through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nip Slip\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stellenbosch, South Africa\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarieties:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon \u0026amp; Mourvèdre\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProminent Variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shiraz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e French oak\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.5%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2,000 individually numbered bottles\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel Artist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Abe Opperman \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eA Collector's Detail\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWith only 2,000 bottles produced, Nip Slip 2019 isn't your everyday Stellenbosch red. The individually numbered release, unusual label artwork and long maturation give it considerably more personality than the name initially lets on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAnd yes, \"Nip Slip\" is certainly one way of making sure nobody forgets what wine they drank.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carlo Wines","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":45520460677143,"sku":null,"price":799.99,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/3026\/9496\/files\/Nip_Slip_2019_Stellenbosch_Red_Blend.jpg?v=1789571462","url":"https:\/\/mothercityliquor.co.za\/zh\/products\/nip-slip-2019-stellenbosch-red-blend","provider":"Mothercity Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}