{"product_id":"rijks-reserve-pinotage-2019","title":"Rijks Reserve Pinotage 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003eA premium Pinotage with dark berry fruit, plum, spice, and polished oak. Rich, structured, and far more refined than the stereotype.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted in the rugged beauty of the Tulbagh Valley, Rijk’s Reserve Pinotage 2019 is a benchmark expression of South Africa’s signature red grape. Named after founder Rijk Tulbagh, a historic governor of the Cape, Rijk’s Wine Estate has built a global reputation for producing elegant, terroir-driven Pinotage that reflects both place and pedigree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrown in low-yielding vineyards on decomposed shale soils, this 100% Pinotage showcases the cooler climate and extended ripening period unique to Tulbagh. The result is a wine of depth, balance, and finesse, offering rich aromas of black plum, raspberry, and white pepper, with subtle layers of milk chocolate and spice from 20 months in French oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, it’s bold yet refined - full-bodied and silky, with vibrant dark fruit, fine tannins, and a lingering, structured finish. This Reserve Pinotage captures the soul of Tulbagh’s dramatic terroir and Rijk’s commitment to quality over quantity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cellar-worthy, award-winning red for collectors and lovers of classic Cape winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Crushed Grape","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57376306725199,"sku":null,"price":43.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/2550\/0239\/files\/Rijks_Reserve_Pinotage.jpg?v=1777383355","url":"https:\/\/crushedgrape.co.uk\/products\/rijks-reserve-pinotage-2019","provider":"The Crushed Grape","version":"1.0","type":"link"}