{"title":"Smiley Wines","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"nv-smiley-chenin-blanc-silwervis-swartland-south-africa-si49nvwa","title":"NV Smiley Chenin Blanc, Silwervis, Swartland, South Africa","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a multi-vintage Chenin Blanc blend. The wines are all naturally fermented in a combination of seasoned oak barrels and stainless steel tank. Then matured in a combination of seasoned oak, stainless steel and glass demijohn. Post fermentation the wines are tasted and selected for ageing in a wide variety of different styles inspired by the white wines of the Jura and Jerez. Small batches are selected for under flor yeast ageing and others for Madeira style ageing to create characterful wines for the final blend. Once a year they draw from the various vintages of matured wines to blend with the fresh wine for bottling as the Smiley release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose presents with forward Chenin Blanc citrus notes of lemon pith, warm orange and stone fruits of peach and apricot. There are hints of waxy macadamia, pistachio and toasted almond nuts bringing forward the flor and Madeirised components. Mineral notes of slate, oyster shell, iodine, ocean mist and kelp are present after the wine begins to breathe finishing off with an earthy cedar and cinnamon-nutmeg spice fullness. The palate is weighty, round and full yet fresh, taut and zesty. Upfront the minerality of sea shells and Maldon salt are balanced with the liveliness of warm pineapple, lemon zest and fresh peach. The palate is rounded off with the richness of raw almonds, coconut shavings and pistachio shell. The texture is mouth-coating with chalky, pithy tannins with a persistent finish of tart, fresh lemon, orange peel and cardamom pods. Drink now until 2022. Best paired with seafood, white meat, game bird, fresh salads, sushi and tapas style meals of olives, charcuterie, pickled fish and cheeses. 12.5%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Caviste","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1954110177290,"sku":"SI49NVWA","price":18.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1301\/5265\/products\/Smiley_White.jpg?v=1579879881"},{"product_id":"nv-smiley-red-silwervis-swartland-south-africa","title":"NV Smiley Red, Silwervis, Swartland, South Africa","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmiley Red is a blend of Cinsault (40%) Mourvedre (40%) Syrah (15%) and Tinta Barocca (5%). The wines are fermented naturally in a combination of stainless steel tank and well seasoned wood foudres. The Syrah and Mourvedre were fermented then aged in seasoned oak barrels while the Cinsault and Tinta Barocca were aged in stainless steel to preserve the fresh and bright fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose presents with a variety of high tone berry fruits of cranberry, raspberry coulis, redcurrant and blackberry balanced with spicy notes of smoked paprika, clove, star anise and white pepper. Mouvedre brings the tomato leaf and earthy qualities of iron and wet gravel to the forefront which adds depth and complexity. The palate is rounded, concentrated and firm yet delicate and fresh with the Cinsault adding the lift and freshness to the wine and the Syrah the spice and depth. Deep notes of liquorice and clove are balanced by herbaceous rosemary, thyme and oregano with a firm cranberry tartness. The tannins are fine yet grippy with a long finish of violets, cured meat richness and blueberry fruit freshness. Drink now until 2025. Best paired with cured meats, hearty pastas, red meats, game and venison or to accompany a simple meal of fine cheeses, olive and a charcuterie platter. 12.5%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Caviste","offers":[{"title":"75cl","offer_id":40109651951698,"sku":"SI50NVRA","price":113.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1301\/5265\/products\/Smiley_Red.jpg?v=1579879882"}],"url":"https:\/\/caviste.myshopify.com\/collections\/smiley-wines\/organic.oembed","provider":"Archive: Caviste - Old Site","version":"1.0","type":"link"}