{"product_id":"kloovenburg-the-village-red-blend-2025","title":"Kloovenburg, The Village Red Blend 2025","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGet to know: Kloovenburg The Village Red 2025\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA characterful yet approachable South African red wine from the heart of the Swartland.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKloovenburg The Village Red is a vibrant, easy-going blend that balances bright fruit with a subtle savoury edge. Deep ruby in colour with inviting aromas of red berries, cracked black pepper, gentle spice and a hint of wild herbs. On the palate, Grenache-led juiciness shines through with flavours of ripe raspberry, cherry and plum, complemented by Shiraz spice and a soft, creamy touch of chocolate from time in barrel. It finishes smooth and rounded with fresh acidity keeping everything nicely in check. This is a modern \u003cstrong\u003eSwartland red wine\u003c\/strong\u003e that’s uncomplicated but far from boring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop food pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast lamb with rosemary and garlic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBraised duck breast or venison sausages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSavoury vegetarian dishes such as lentil bake or mushroom risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eKate Says\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This is a great ‘midweek but make it interesting’ red. It’s got enough spice and texture to keep you engaged, but it’s still really drinkable – the kind of bottle that quietly disappears with dinner.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eProducer Info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKloovenburg\u003c\/strong\u003e is a historic, family-run estate in the Swartland with roots stretching back to the early 1700s. Now under the stewardship of the Du Toit family, the winery blends deep respect for tradition with a hands-on, low-intervention approach. Dry-farmed bush vines, schist soils and natural fermentations help create expressive wines that reflect the rugged Swartland landscape and its warm, Mediterranean climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it’s made:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarieties: Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-harvested in the early morning to retain freshness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural fermentation in open fermenters with gentle pump-overs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtended skin contact before pressing to neutral barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 months maturation in barrel before bottling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Swartland, South Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red, dry, medium-bodied\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural cork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not specified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy we love it:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eSouth African red wine\u003c\/strong\u003e is all about balance – juicy fruit, gentle spice and a smooth, food-friendly finish. A brilliant introduction to Swartland reds and a versatile bottle that works just as well with Sunday lunch as it does on a relaxed evening in.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kloovenburg","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56745914302846,"sku":"SK-02668","price":16.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5962\/files\/KloovenburgVilageRed.jpg?v=1767024139","url":"https:\/\/www.reservewines.co.uk\/products\/kloovenburg-the-village-red-blend-2025","provider":"Reserve Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}