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A wine made from hand-picked grapes, it can be enjoyed now, but will improve even further within five years of harvest. Enjoy it with meat dishes such as oxtail, beef stew, and smoked chicken.","brand":"Delheim","offers":[{"title":"2023","offer_id":52694834282832,"sku":"V08500","price":15.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2024","offer_id":53093118673232,"sku":"V08500-2024","price":15.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3509\/4864\/files\/vinoscout_delheim_pinotage.webp?v=1771237585"},{"product_id":"delheim-chenin-blanc-wild-ferment","title":"Delheim Chenin Blanc Wild Ferment","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpontaneous fermentation as a stylistic device: Delheim\u0026#39;s \u003cstrong\u003eWild Ferment Chenin Blanc\u003c\/strong\u003e demonstrates what happens when nature is given more leeway. 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