{"product_id":"orpheus-the-raven-eye-of-the-tiger-cinsault-2023","title":"Orpheus \u0026 The Raven Eye of the Tiger Cinsault 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRATINGS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVivino: \u003cspan\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #861a29;\"\u003e4.1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e| Tim Atkin:\u003cspan\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #861a29;\"\u003e89\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #861a29;\"\u003e points\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 90\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrpheus \u0026amp; The Raven Eye of the Tiger (Le béton Cinsault) 2023 is the final step in the de-construction of our #42 Cape Blend. Traditionally, Cinsault has been a workhorse in South African red wine production, but recent efforts to elevate the variety due to its timeless elegance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe grapes for our Eye of the Tiger Cinsault were sourced from a well-established vineyard in Bottelary Hills, Stellenbosch. Hand-picked and crushed, after which the juice was pumped to open fermentors. The wine was left to cold soak for three \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edays, after which alcoholic fermentation wat initiated with yeast strain NT50. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wine underwent malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tank, after which \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe wine was racked to 4th fill French oak barrels for 5 months. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter this initial maturation period, the wine was transferred to a 1600 litre \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCellier concrete egg with a Tiger’s Eye outer finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wine was allowed to age for an additional 6 months “le beton”, before bottling on 16 August 2024. 2100 bottles produced. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wine boasts a vibrant and light ruby hue, which is characteristic of the varietal . Bright and youthful red fruit is prevalent on the nose, showcasing an amalgam of strawberry, raspberry and red cherry \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eflavours. This is complemented by hints of cedar and spice,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe entry on the palate is seamless and elegant, with the ripe red fruit sweetness being echoed on the palate. A hint of minerality (typical of lè beton ageing) can also be perceived on the back palate, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewith a juicy and more-ish finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful accompaniment to roasted pork with crackling an mascarpone mash. Serve slightly chilled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTECHNICAL ANALYSIS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.2391%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarietals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.2044%;\"\u003e100% Cinsault \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.2391%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.2044%;\"\u003e14.25 %\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.2391%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResidual Sugar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.2044%;\"\u003e3.7 g\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.2391%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.2044%;\"\u003e3.25\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.2391%;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTotal Acidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 69.2044%;\"\u003e5.9 g\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine To Share","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51935314477342,"sku":"VN-ETC-23","price":69.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/9919\/3658\/files\/Screenshot2026-06-08at11.29.32.png?v=1780889398","url":"https:\/\/winetoshare.com\/products\/orpheus-the-raven-eye-of-the-tiger-cinsault-2023","provider":"Wine To Share ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}