{"product_id":"orpheus-the-raven-no-42-cape-blend-2023","title":"Orpheus \u0026 The Raven No. 42 Cape Blend 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;\"\u003e4.2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e| Tim Atkin:\u003cspan\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #861a29;\"\u003e91\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 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\u003e“The answer to the ultimate question of Life, the Universe and Everything is 42”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDouglas Adams, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePinotage is a South African crossing of one half Pinot Noir (regarded by some as the Prince of Red Varieties ) and one half Cinsaut (traditionally a “work horse” in the South African industry). Through a series of coincidences, Pinotage has emerged as South Africa’s most prominent home-grown variety.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrpheus and the Raven No.42 celebrates the heritage of Pinotage and its parent cultivars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\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\u003eFruit from vineyards in Ceres Plateau, Bottellary Hills and Durbanville were \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esourced. The grapes were sorted, crushed and vinified in a combination of open cement \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand closed stainless steel fermenters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter malolactic fermentation, the components were aged separately in oak barrels (30% new) for 18 months prior to blending and bottling. A combination of French and American oak was used in the Pinotage-fraction, while the Cinsaut and Pinot Noir were aged in French oak exclusively.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 90\"\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\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\u003eJust as Pinot Noir and Cinsaut brought its unique characteristics to the crossing of Pinotage, so too is its contribution in No.42. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile Pinotage is primarily responsible for structure and vibrant oak notes, Pinot Noir and Cinsaut contributes elegance and Old World sensibility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRipe plum and black cherry fruit on the nose with a hint of toasty oak. Spice and floral \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enotes prevail while nuances of pepper, liquorice and dill adds to the wine’s complex character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe entry on the palate is silky and elegant. The wine glides over your palate with a burst \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eof cherry fruit, while the flavour of fried porcini, leather and sandalwood laces the wine together. The finish is enhanced by a velvety tannin structure and modern oak flavours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFood Pairing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fusion-tabs fusion-tabs-1 clean nav-is-justified horizontal-tabs icon-position-left mobile-mode-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix active in\" role=\"tabpanel\" id=\"tab-e5b602967bc38efed99\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003ePairs hand-in-glove with venison, as well as with beef carpaccio dressed with capers and parmesan cheese.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix active in\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\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\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMelodic Pairing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle: \u003c\/strong\u003e(Spirit of the) Great Heart\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist: \u003c\/strong\u003eJohnny Clegg and Savuka\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlbum: \u003c\/strong\u003eThird World Child (1987)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Le Zulu Blanc”, as he was affectionately referred to, encapsulates the spirit of our No.42 Cape Blend. With this wine, we wanted to pay homage to the crossing of the two European varieties, Pinot noir and Cinsaut (Hermitage) that gave birth to our native South African grape variety, Pinotage.\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\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.orpheusandtheraven.com\/number-42-cape-blend\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClick Here\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e for a musical experience!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\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%;\"\u003e51% Pinotage 34% Pinot Noir 15% 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%;\"\u003e13.6%\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%;\"\u003e3.2 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%;\"\u003e3.61\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":"750ml","offer_id":59584720470302,"sku":"VN-N42-23","price":79.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/9919\/3658\/files\/Eikendal_Reserve_Chardonnay-6.png?v=1726825029","url":"https:\/\/winetoshare.com\/products\/orpheus-the-raven-no-42-cape-blend-2023","provider":"Wine To Share ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}