{"product_id":"mount-rozier-merlot-reserve-red-wine-75cl-2026337665","title":"Mount Rozier Merlot Reserve Red Wine 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003eSustainably Produced Wines\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur Merlot is bursting with vibrant red and dark fruits. Juicy strawberry and plum flavours, with a hint of violet, jump out of the glass to make this a very easy drinking drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNestled in the foothills of the Hottentot Mountains, Mount Rozier winery is a buzzing paradise, with beautiful views and delicious wines. Our Reserve range has been carefully created so you can enjoy a taste of South Africa with friends and family. Sustainably produced by Mount Rozier\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNutrition\u003c\/strong\u003e per 100ml: 317kJ\/76kcal\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary Information\u003c\/strong\u003e Allergy Advice: Contains Sulphites\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e Bottled by: W1743, CH2 4LF, UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation\u003c\/strong\u003e Great with lasagne, stews and mushroom based dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e Country of origin: South Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging\u003c\/strong\u003e Glass Bottle\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/strong\u003e Alcohol by volume: 12.5%. Alcoholic content: 9.4 units\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion of origin\u003c\/strong\u003e Western Cape\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape variety\u003c\/strong\u003e Merlot. \u003cstrong\u003eWine colour\u003c\/strong\u003e Red. \u003cstrong\u003eType of closure\u003c\/strong\u003e Screwcap\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e This wine is ideal for drinking now but can be kept for up to 2 years\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003c\/strong\u003e Purchased by the Gabb family in 2009, Mount Rozier was founded at the turn of the 19th century by Annie Rozier, a flower merchant. She picked wildflowers in the Schapenberg hills surrounding her family's homestead and famously, she also produced natural remedies and medicines for the local community. In the 1920s, the Stellebosch-based estate formed part of Myrtle Grove, where the first ever commercial plantings of Pinotage were grown in 1941 by Professor Perold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegional information\u003c\/strong\u003e Vineyards are located in Worcester and Riebeeck Kasteel. Both areas areas has warm and dry summers and medium rainfall in the cold winters, these conditions are very good for producing good structures wines. Vineyards are planted at a altitude of 120 m to about 220 m above sea level. Decomposed granite soils prevent water logging and add minerality whilst the valley floors have pockets of higher clay content with excellent water-retention properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification\u003c\/strong\u003e All bunches were carefully selected and sorted before the whole berries were transferred into stainless steel tanks for fermentation. After a 3-day cold soak the tanks were inoculated with a specific yeast to start the fermentation. During fermentation 2 pump overs per day were conducted to extract enough fruit, colour and tannins for the final wine. After a 14-day fermentation the tanks were pressed. Only post malolactic fermentation the components were blended together to be bottled.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sainsburys","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48337734140142,"sku":"STO-ITEM-2026-337665","price":12.22,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/0125\/9183\/files\/2365x2365_92bd0cf4-3f01-4c04-9a18-f72e9addb60e.jpg?v=1784297637","url":"https:\/\/mcgrocer.com\/products\/mount-rozier-merlot-reserve-red-wine-75cl-2026337665","provider":"McGrocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}