{"product_id":"kwv-the-mentors-limited-edition-cabernet-sauvignon-2022-stellenbosch-wo","title":"KWV, ‘The Mentors’ Limited Edition Cabernet Sauvignon, 2022, Stellenbosch (WO)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'One-Liner'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eA powerful, beautifully composed Stellenbosch Cabernet, packed with cassis and dark cherry, framed by polished tannins, fragrant herbs and finely judged oak.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eConcentrated aromas of blackcurrant, black cherry and ripe plum are layered with eucalyptus, tobacco and a subtle touch of green pepper. Full-bodied and richly fruited, the palate combines succulent dark berries with firm, well-integrated tannins and generous oak, while fresh acidity keeps the wine poised and carries its savoury, gently spiced character through a long, structured finish.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e South Africa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWestern Cape\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSub-Region: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eStellenbosch WO\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape(s): \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e100% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e14.5%\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFriendly: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003en\/a\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\u003eThe Mentors is KWV’s small-batch, terroir-led collection, created to showcase exceptional vineyard parcels and give the winemaking team the freedom to pursue wines beyond the permanent range. This limited-edition Cabernet Sauvignon comes from a 2.56-hectare block in Stellenbosch’s Bottelary ward, a vineyard used for more than a decade as a component in The Mentors’ finest blends before the quality of the 2022 fruit earned it a release of its own. The grapes were carefully sorted and given a short cold maceration before fermentation, followed by malolactic fermentation and 18 months’ maturation in new French oak. A strict barrel selection reduced the final release to just 1,000 bottles.\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\/herb-roast-saddle-of-lamb-with-dauphinoise-potatoes\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Herb-roast saddle of lamb with dauphinoise potatoes\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHerb-roast saddle of lamb with dauphinoise potatoes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Vegetarian: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hedleywright.co.uk\/blogs\/vegetarian-recipes\/puy-lentil-caramelised-onion-and-thyme-tart\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Puy lentil, caramelised onion and thyme tart\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePuy lentil, caramelised onion 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-beetroot-lentil-and-herb-salad-with-a-mustard-dressing\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Roast beetroot, lentil and herb salad with a mustard dressing\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRoast beetroot, lentil and herb salad with a mustard dressing\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hedley Wright Wine Merchants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57354592125301,"sku":null,"price":39.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/1558\/5953\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_346eb5f9-511f-4860-adb1-9cb3af53c53c.jpg?v=1784045682","url":"https:\/\/hedleywright.co.uk\/products\/kwv-the-mentors-limited-edition-cabernet-sauvignon-2022-stellenbosch-wo","provider":"Hedley Wright Wine Merchants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}