{"id":9552,"date":"2026-04-13T18:45:37","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T18:45:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exquisitedesigns.co.za\/GEstg\/?post_type=product&#038;p=9552"},"modified":"2026-04-13T20:07:52","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T20:07:52","slug":"fable-raptor-post-2019","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/exquisitedesigns.co.za\/GEstg\/product\/fable-raptor-post-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Fable Raptor Post 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Art of High-Altitude Winemaking<\/b><\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11\">Fable Mountain Vineyards is situated in one of the coldest pockets of the Western Cape, where ancient shale soils and extreme temperature shifts allow for slow, concentrated ripening. The <b data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"188\">Raptor Post 2019<\/b> is crafted with a &#8220;hands-on, heart-in&#8221; philosophy: all grapes are hand-harvested and fermented naturally in small tanks using gravity-fed systems. This gentle approach ensures that the wine retains its delicate floral aromatics and silky tannin structure.<\/p>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"12\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Sensory Profile &amp; Tasting Notes<\/b><\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13\">The 2019 vintage is characterized by its freshness and &#8220;brambly&#8221; energy:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"14\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Appearance:<\/b> A bright ruby red with youthful purple hues.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Aroma:<\/b> An expressive nose featuring wild strawberries, crushed black pepper, and subtle notes of fynbos (South African scrubland) and violets.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Palate:<\/b> The <b data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"12\">Syrah<\/b> (the dominant component) provides a savory core of plum and olive tapenade, while <b data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"100\">Grenache<\/b> adds a layer of bright red cherry sweetness. <b data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"154\">Mourv\u00e8dre<\/b> anchors the blend with a touch of leather and spice.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Finish:<\/b> Exceptionally clean with a chalky minerality and a persistent, spicy finish.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"15\"><b data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Food Pairing &amp; Service<\/b><\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16\">This is a highly versatile food wine that thrives with Mediterranean and savory dishes:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"17\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Grill:<\/b> Perfect with herb-crusted lamb rack or ostrich steaks.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Pantry:<\/b> Pairs beautifully with slow-braised lamb ragu or a tomato-based pasta.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"17,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"17,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Vegetarian:<\/b> Roasted eggplant with miso or earthy mushroom risotto.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"17,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"17,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Service:<\/b> For the best experience, serve at 15\u00b0C\u201317\u00b0C. While it is vibrant now, it will age gracefully over the next 3\u20135 years.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><b data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Elegance Forged in the Mountains.<\/b> The Fable Raptor Post 2019 is a refined, medium-bodied red blend that punches far above its weight. Sourced from the rugged, high-altitude slopes of Tulbagh, this wine is a masterclass in balance\u2014combining the peppery spice of Syrah with the juicy red fruit of Grenache and the earthy depth of Mourv\u00e8dre. It is a &#8220;terroir-driven&#8221; wine that captures the wild, untamed beauty of its mountain origin in every glass.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":9576,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false},"product_cat":[258],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-9552","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-labeled-red-wine","first","instock","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/exquisitedesigns.co.za\/GEstg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/9552","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/exquisitedesigns.co.za\/GEstg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/exquisitedesigns.co.za\/GEstg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/exquisitedesigns.co.za\/GEstg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9552"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/exquisitedesigns.co.za\/GEstg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9576"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/exquisitedesigns.co.za\/GEstg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9552"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/exquisitedesigns.co.za\/GEstg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=9552"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/exquisitedesigns.co.za\/GEstg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=9552"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}