{"title":"The Garajeest Wines","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Garajeest is the Cape Town wine label of Zimbabwean-born winemaker Callan Williams, who left a career as a ballet dancer to pursue wine. She studied oenology, viticulture and cellar management, and made wine for several estates, including as assistant winemaker at Iona. She set up The Garajeest in 2014, and her debut 2015 vintages were released in February 2017. That same year, she was named one of South Africa’s Young Guns of Wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWilliams runs every part of the business herself, from making the wine to selling it. The range centres on two single-varietal wines: Jim, a Sémillon, and Bruce, a Cabernet Franc. Both were among James Suckling’s Top 100 Wines of the Year in 2023, and both scored 93 points from Tim Atkin.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"garajeest-bruce-cabernet-franc-2019","title":"Garajeest Bruce Cabernet Franc 2019","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Garajeest Bruce Cabernet Franc 2019 is named after one of winemaker Callan Williams' favourite musicians, Bruce Springsteen. Crafted from grapes grown in the cool-climate Elgin Valley in South Africa’s Overberg region, where the unique terroir imparts freshness and complexity. The wine is 100% open-fermented to enhance its vibrant character, followed by 12 months of maturation in second-fill French oak barrels to integrate flavours and soften the tannins. Bottled at 15% ABV. (Bottle size 750ml).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e A captivating bouquet of dark red fruits, with cassis and plums taking centre stage. Subtle hints of spice and a touch of earthy complexity add depth to the aromatic profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fruit-driven on entry, showcasing ripe plums and blackberries. The mid-palate reveals intriguing hints of black tea, adding a savoury element to the wine’s rich fruit character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e A well-integrated tannin structure provides a soft and supple texture, with lingering notes of juicy plums and a whisper of spiced earth on the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"hashtags\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whiskybrother.com\/collections\/the-garajeest-south-african-wine\" title=\"Browse all Garajeest Wines\"\u003eGARAJEEST\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca class=\"hashtags\" title=\"Browse all Cabernet Franc\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whiskybrother.com\/collections\/cabernet-franc\"\u003eCABERNET FRANC\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca class=\"hashtags\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whiskybrother.com\/collections\/red-wine\" title=\"Browse all Red Wine\"\u003eRED WINE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Toasted Barrels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40194278457425,"sku":"","price":300.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/1588\/products\/garajeest-bruce-cabernet-franc_1c1411bd-60ae-4a1d-96e8-ca98588e47fb.jpg?v=1665410397"},{"product_id":"garajeest-jim-semillon-2019","title":"Garajeest Jim Semillon 2019","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 2019 Sémillon produced by winemaker Callan Williams under The Garajeest label, using fruit sourced from selected vineyard blocks in the cool-climate Elgin region of South Africa. The grapes were picked late and naturally fermented using indigenous yeast, with fermentation split equally between stainless steel tanks and barrels. The wine was subsequently matured for 12 months in neutral French oak barrels. Bottled at 13.5% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose: \u003c\/strong\u003eLanolin and honeysuckle with subtle herbal notes and restrained older-oak character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Concentrated and textured, with citrus, gentle waxy notes and fresh acidity balanced by understated oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh and tapering, with lingering herbal notes and a savoury, slightly saline character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"hashtags\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whiskybrother.com\/collections\/the-garajeest-south-african-wine\" title=\"Browse all Garajeest Wines\"\u003eGARAJEEST\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca class=\"hashtags\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whiskybrother.com\/collections\/white-wine\" title=\"Browse all White Wine\"\u003eWHITE WINE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Toasted Barrels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44108759892265,"sku":"","price":295.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/1588\/files\/ChatGPTImageAug20_2026_01_27_13PM.png?v=1787225247"},{"product_id":"garajeest-stevie-syrah-2022","title":"Garajeest Stevie Syrah 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eDescribed as the \"Bella Donna\" of their range, The Garajeest Stevie Syrah is crafted from 100% Syrah grapes, sourced from the cool-climate region of Elgin. Produced in an oxidative style in an open fermenter, using oxygen and the naturally high acidity from the Elgin fruit as a tool to prolong the wines aging potential. To preserve the purity of the fruit, the wine matures in a carefully selected range of French oak barrels of older fills, for a period of between 10-12 months. This approach enhances the wine’s structure and bouquet, adding layers of depth and a beautiful complexity without overshadowing its fruit characters - a harmonious integration of oak, fruit, acidity and oxygen. Residual sugar: 2.7g\/l. Bottled at 13.57%. (Bottle size 750ml)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aromas of deep, dark berry fruits such as blackberry and blackcurrant, complemented by subtle hints of spice and earthy undertones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e The wine presents a rich profile of ripe dark berries, delivering a smooth and velvety mouthfeel with its silky tannins. The oxidative winemaking approach contributes to its complexity, adding layers of nuanced flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e A memorable, lingering finish that balances the wine's natural acidity with its fruit-forward character, suggesting excellent aging potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"hashtags\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whiskybrother.com\/collections\/the-garajeest-south-african-wine\" title=\"Browse all Garajeest Wines\"\u003eGARAJEEST\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca class=\"hashtags\" title=\"Browse all Red Wine\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whiskybrother.com\/collections\/red-wine\"\u003eRED WINE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Garajeest","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50023829405993,"sku":null,"price":280.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/1588\/files\/Garajeest-Stevie-Syrah-NV.jpg?v=1743611865"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiskybrother.com\/collections\/the-garajeest-south-african-wine.oembed","provider":"WhiskyBrother","version":"1.0","type":"link"}