{"product_id":"cape-sands-merlot-2025-western-cape-wo","title":"Cape Sands, Merlot, 2025, Western Cape (WO)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'One-Liner'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eA smooth, generous Western Cape Merlot with ripe plum, blackberry and gentle oak spice – soft, satisfying and made for uncomplicated drinking.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eRipe plum and blackberry lead the way, joined by dark cherry, subtle oak spice and a gently savoury edge. The palate is rounded and fruit-forward, with supple tannins and enough freshness to keep everything lively, finishing smooth with lingering dark fruit and a soft touch of spice.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSouth Africa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWestern Cape WO\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSub-Region: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003en\/a\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape(s): \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e100% Merlot\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e13% \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFriendly: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eVegan, Vegetarian\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Critics' Scores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003en\/a\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eCape Sands offers an approachable expression of the Western Cape, one of South Africa’s broadest and most varied wine-growing areas. Merlot has found a natural home in the Cape, where its early-ripening character lends itself to soft, fruit-led reds with rounded tannins and plenty of immediate charm. This is very much in that mould – generous, smooth and straightforward, with enough savoury depth to make it a versatile bottle at the table.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect With... (click me for the recipe)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Meat\/fish: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hedleywright.co.uk\/blogs\/meat-recipes\/slow-braised-beef-goulash-with-sweet-paprika-and-caraway\" title=\"Slow-braised beef goulash with sweet paprika and caraway\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSlow-braised beef goulash with sweet paprika and caraway\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Vegetarian: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hedleywright.co.uk\/blogs\/vegetarian-recipes\/mushroom-and-thyme-tart\" title=\"Mushroom and Thyme Tart\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMushroom and Thyme Tart\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Vegan: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hedleywright.co.uk\/blogs\/vegan-recipes\/roast-aubergine-lentil-and-tomato-bake-with-herbs\" title=\"Roast aubergine, lentil and tomato bake with herbs\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRoast aubergine, lentil and tomato bake with herbs\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hedley Wright Wine Merchants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57354400661877,"sku":null,"price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/1558\/5953\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_464b788b-901a-4d41-9374-a010b87619c9.jpg?v=1784038062","url":"https:\/\/hedleywright.co.uk\/products\/cape-sands-merlot-2025-western-cape-wo","provider":"Hedley Wright Wine Merchants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}