{"product_id":"wildeberg-coterie-cabernet-franc-malbec-2023-coastal-region-wo","title":"Wildeberg, ‘Coterie’ Cabernet Franc\/Malbec, 2023, Coastal Region (WO)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'One-Liner'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eA perfumed and richly textured Cape red, combining ripe woodland fruit and violets with savoury herbs, gentle oak spice and fine, beautifully balanced tannins.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eFragrant redcurrant, wild plum and blackberry are joined by violet, fresh herbs, clove and star anise, with a subtle leafy character bringing lift to the ripe fruit. The palate is generous and velvety, balanced by juicy freshness and fine tannins, with dark berries, savoury spice and a lightly smoky note lingering through the long, structured finish.\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\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSub-Region: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCoastal Region WO\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape(s): \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e67% Cabernet Franc, 33% Malbec\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV: 14%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFriendly: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eVegan, Vegetarian, Sustainable\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Critics' Scores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eBronze Medal – International Wine \u0026amp; Spirit Competition\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWildeberg sits high above Franschhoek, but the Coterie range looks beyond the estate to carefully chosen vineyards across the wider Cape. For this blend, Cabernet Franc and Malbec are hand-picked from sites in Franschhoek and Paarl, bringing together the former’s perfume and herbal freshness with the latter’s darker fruit and natural weight. The grapes undergo a gentle, natural fermentation using whole bunches and whole berries before spending 20 months in a mixture of new and seasoned French and Austrian oak – a patient approach that builds texture and savoury complexity without losing the wine’s vivid fruit or sense of place.\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\/grilled-lamb-koftas-with-lemon-and-herbs\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Grilled lamb koftas with lemon and herbs\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGrilled lamb koftas with lemon and herbs\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\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Mushroom and Thyme Tart\" rel=\"noopener\"\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\/chickpea-herb-and-roasted-pepper-salad-with-lemon-dressing\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Chickpea, Herb and Roasted Pepper Salad with Lemon Dressing\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eChickpea, Herb and Roasted Pepper Salad with Lemon Dressing\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hedley Wright Wine Merchants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57354496016757,"sku":null,"price":14.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/1558\/5953\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_c9b6a126-9526-4627-a11d-83f9a75cea30.jpg?v=1784042879","url":"https:\/\/hedleywright.co.uk\/products\/wildeberg-coterie-cabernet-franc-malbec-2023-coastal-region-wo","provider":"Hedley Wright Wine Merchants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}