{"title":"Swartland","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe large South African district of Swartland lies to the north of Cape Town and has built a reputation for old vine \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chenin-blanc-wine\"\u003eChenin Blanc\u003c\/a\u003e and premium quality \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/syrah-shiraz-wine\"\u003eSyrah\u003c\/a\u003e, in addition to high-quality Western Cape red and white blends. Revel in Swartland’s savoury and dark-fruited Syrah, discover the versatility of the Chenin Blanc variety both as a single varietal wine and in blends. Other varieties to look out for include \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cinsault-wine\"\u003eCinsault\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grenache-wine\"\u003eGrenache\u003c\/a\u003e, Tinta Barroca and Mourvèdre, as well as Palomino for whites. Swartland is home to world-class producers from A A Badenhorst and Mullineux, to Thorne and Daughters, Eben Sadie and Testalonga to name but a few. A truly exciting region to explore, promising excellent value for money.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cp\u003eRead our in-depth article on this emerging wine region \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hedonism.co.uk\/blog\/spotlight-swartland-where-south-african-fine-wine-came-age\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"eben-sadie-skurfberg-2023","title":"Eben Sadie Skurfberg 2023","description":null,"brand":"Hedonism Wines","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62411665867082,"sku":"HED27738","price":85.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED27738.jpg?v=1781889449"},{"product_id":"eben-sadie-mev-kirsten-2012","title":"Eben Sadie MEV Kirsten 2012","description":"Eben Sadie MEV Kirsten 2012 is a distinguished Chenin Blanc derived from old vines in the Swartland region. 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This vintage presents a transparent appearance and is characterised by primary aromas of red cherry, pomegranate vand unripe strawberry, alongside hints of rose petals. On the palate, it displays an elegant structure with powdery tannins. 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