{"product_id":"merlot-savanha-2005","title":"Western Cape Savanha 2005","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2005 Western Cape Savanha is a red wine produced by Savanha in South Africa. Crafted exclusively from Merlot, a classic dark grape variety traditionally associated with regions like Bordeaux, California, Washington, and Northern Italy, this wine represents the South African expression of the varietal. During its production, the wine undergoes a gentle filtration process, which means that a natural sediment may occur in the bottle. It is bottled at 14.5% alcohol by volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wine originates from the Western Cape, the overarching Geographical Unit that forms the heart of South African wine production. This expansive province encompasses renowned districts such as Stellenbosch, Paarl, Franschhoek, and Constantia, stretching from the coastal areas around Cape Town northwards to the Olifants River and eastwards to Mossel Bay. The region features a Mediterranean climate with warm, dry summers and damp winters. The vineyards are significantly influenced by the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, particularly the cold Benguela current and the cooling Cape Doctor winds, which moderate the summer heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe dramatic mountain ranges and valleys of the Western Cape create an extremely diverse terroir. The soils vary greatly, consisting of ancient decomposed granite, sandstone, shale, limestone, and clay. While the province is globally recognized for having the largest plantings of Chenin Blanc, it also cultivates a wide spectrum of other varieties, including Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and the native crossing Pinotage. This diversity allows the Western Cape to produce a broad range of wine styles, reflecting its rich viticultural history that dates back to 1685.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Savanha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57244167209286,"sku":null,"price":700.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/3478\/1950\/files\/generated-947_db37b20f-8caa-417d-b13a-71b6e25e6ca2.jpg?v=1788346619","url":"https:\/\/bottleswithhistory.dk\/en\/products\/merlot-savanha-2005","provider":"Bottles With History","version":"1.0","type":"link"}