{"title":"Franschhoek Cellar","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"franschhoek-the-last-elephant-2022","title":"The Last Elephant 2022 Franschhoek Cellar","description":"\u003cp\u003eFull of character, bold, expressive and well-rounded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eMore Info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes: \u003c\/strong\u003eAn exclusive red blend made from the best batches the winery can produce every year. An iron fist in a velvet glove, this small-production wine is boldly expressive and well-rounded. The nose brims with\u003cbr\u003emoreish dark fruit, showing blackcurrants, cherries, mulberries along with cedar wood, lead pencil and cigar box aromas. These develop in the glass and are joined by raspberry, spice and a hint of gaminess on the palate.\u003cbr\u003eThe flavours are powerful but elegant, with fine tannins that continue to soften in the glass. A wine that lives up to the mystical legacy of the gentle giants that once roamed the mountains of the Winelands.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAging Potential: Enjoy over the next decade and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes were hand-picked and fermented in closed tanks at temperatures of 25-28° C. The young wine received a post-fermentation maceration of 14 days, followed by malolactic fermentation in stainless steel. On completion of the malolactic fermentation, the wine was racked into 35% new French oak. The wine was then matured in oak for 14 months, followed by 12 months in the bottle to gain softness and complexity\u003cbr\u003ebefore release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Last Elephant is crafted from ultra-premium vineyard sites, chosen for their exceptional character. The hand-selected grapes come from prized vineyard blocks in the Helderberg ward of Stellenbosch, South Africa. The unique combination of mountain slopes, altitude, coastal proximity, low Vigor, well-drained soils rich in weathered granite results in a concentrated and pure expression of this blend. Meticulous vineyard   management, including leaf thinning, green harvesting, and bunch selection, ensures that only perfectly ripe grapes are harvested. The significant variation in temperatures between day and night during the\u003cbr\u003eripening period enhances color, flavor development, concentration, and intensity, all contributing to the remarkable quality of this wine\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Match : \u003c\/strong\u003e Beef Burger, Chicken in creamy sauce, Bolognese, Duck with cherry sauce, Cheese such as Brie, Camembert or Comte.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV: \u003c\/strong\u003e14%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape : \u003c\/strong\u003eMerlot 52%, Cabernet Sauvignon 29%, Cab Franc 10% and Petit Verdot 9%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer : \u003c\/strong\u003eFranschhoek Cellars\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry : \u003c\/strong\u003eFranschhoek, Stellenbosch, South Africa\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Franschhoek Cellar","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":59254644474230,"sku":"SAR-LAE-001","price":47.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0458\/5289\/files\/TheLastelephant600.jpg?v=1794575405"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.darcywine.co.uk\/collections\/franschhoek-cellar.oembed","provider":"D'Arcy Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}